Kohei Take
Plate expectations
Our culinary round-up from across the globe sees us sample virtuous vegetables in New York, tempting Turkish ice cream and beautiful Belgian sourdough. And that’s just for starters.
Haus rules
From an Alpine lodge with farm-fresh appeal to Argentine openings revamping a city’s retail scene, here are the movers, shakers and makers catching our eye across the world.
Ahead of times
Where better to celebrate the art of timekeeping than in Switzerland, a country famed for its luxury products. Monocle headed to Geneva’s annual watch fair, SIHH 2015, to see the latest timepieces.
Step ahead
The popularity of Goro climbing boots on and off the mountains is testament to the brand’s unique shoe-making process.
All you can eat
From Perth’s farmers’ markets to Berlin’s coffee shops and Mexico City’s trendiest tables, small-scale food entrepreneurs are proving that flavour, flexibility and community can build lasting businesses.
Expo 81: Face of a nation
Japan’s cuddly corporate mascots are a central part of the nation’s identity. We meet the celebrated yuru-kyara creations and the people who bring them to life, exploring their huge and growing popularity.
Generation game
Traditional craftsmen and young designers are combining to create a new Kuramae.
Design
Lustrous Tokyo lacquerwork, handmade lighting from Sweden and a piece of Japan in London
The view from here
With an outward-looking location, a unique local focus and strong civic pride, Fukuoka’s distinctive media landscape is booming. The city's residents value its independent press, which resists Tokyo's authority.
Fashion police
Japanese retailer Beams has an ‘internal affairs’ styling department to help shop staff find their personal look. It also believes in practising the perfect bow. This is hospitality Tokyo-style, designed to inspire customers.
