Living Slow in a Fast City | January-February 2026 Edition | NOW! Jakarta

Greater Jakarta is now officially the largest city in the world, with 44 million people calling the capital home. Dense, bustling and in constant motion, it's easy to get carried away by the current of the crowd. So, how do we ensure we're living at our own natural pace when everything around us is moving so fast? We learn to live a little more slowly.

In this edition, discover why living slowly in a city like Jakarta matters, and how exactly one can achieve this, from designing comforting spaces, to therapeutic activities and quiet escapes outside of Jakarta for those seeking momentary solitude.

But that's not all: we cover Museum MACAN's latest exhibition, a review of Juliana Tan's newest photobook, and a deep dive into Indonesia's fragrance industry.

You also don't want to miss the latest city events and happenings, plus the usual columns on Jakarta culture and history.

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