Kohei Take
At your service: Japan Hotel School
Countries are investing in tourism, which now means more than just hotels and restaurants. We meet the next generation of hospitality professionals learning the fine art of flawless service at the world's best schools.
Asia
Building a new state capital in India, South Korean entertainment and a political dynasty in the Philippines.
Business
Food-focused pop-ups in Dallas, shock-absorbing stabilisers in Tokyo and co-working spaces in London.
Ahead of the pack
From publishers to soap-makers, royals to the church, we present the front-runners who will be powering the world in 2016 and beyond.
Plugged in
Honda’s Super Cub scooter is entering a petrol-free future as the EV-Cub. The original 1958 curves remain, with added requirements for affordable green transport.
It’s a small world
Bigger isn’t always better. We explore petite but perfectly formed shared spaces, from a restaurant-shop in Tokyo to a cultural hub in São Paulo, sizing up the tiny trailblazers forging a new path.
Business
A Japanese packaging company re-energising an ancient tradition, an innovative medical clinic in Portland, Oregon, and a Q&A with an F&B entrepreneur from Jakarta.
All over the shops
From Portland to Helsinki and Singapore, our selection of world-class retailers has you covered. Discover essential destinations for fashion, books, beauty and gifts in our global guide.
Press ahead
Publishing granddaddy Magazine House has guided Japan’s cultural conversation with its timely titles. Monocle met the president to discuss its vitality and print’s place in a digital world.
Right minds
From London to Mexico City, Monocle has selected five of the best practices with the architectural flair and interior ingenuity right for your next project.
