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Straight to the point

Japan's fashion retailer United Arrows faces its biggest challenge yet as new president Yoshinori Matsuzaki navigates pandemic losses while balancing digital growth with cherished bricks-and-mortar traditions.

  • Issue #146
  • 9 min read
Wooden display wall shelving unit featuring organized retail merchandise including hanging clothing in earth tones on the left, stacked outdoor gear and camping equipment, firewood bundles, bottled products, coolers, thermos containers, and packaged goods in blue and orange boxes on lower shelves.
Transport

Power trip

There’s a once-in-a-lifetime urban-mobility revolution ahead. Honda is betting on a car made for nippy trips and tight streets. Hop in.

  • Issue #139
  • 6 min read
Gorilla luxury bicycle with high-end frame and advanced accessories designed for urban cycling
Retail

Big in Japan

Japan is known for its wealth of high-quality fashion brands but which is leading the pack? Here are three Tokyo standouts.

  • Issue #129
  • 10 min read
A warmly lit upscale fashion boutique with clothing racks and a cream coat displayed on a mannequin.
Retail

Insider guide

Designer Junji Tanigawa takes us on a tour of the best shopping spots in the Japanese capital.

  • Issue #119
  • 7 min read
05:00 Claude responded: Various modern chair designs displayed individually in illuminated wooden cubicle shelves in a furniture showroom. Various modern chair designs displayed individually in illuminated wooden cubicle shelves in a furniture showroom.
Architecture

The art of simplicity

Luxury cosmetics brand Three needed an Aoyama space to echo its understated image. Monocle meets the architects and creative team behind the shop, spa and restaurant that has resulted from the brief.

  • Issue #70
  • 6 min read
The art of simplicity

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