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Tokyo

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Architecture

Screen time

Far from the bustling multiplexes, these small cinemas offer unique ways of watching movies and being part of a city's culture and community.

  • Issue #155
  • 6 min read
Small cinema auditorium with purple seats and a bright white screen.
Fashion

Common thread

The Japanese capital’s fashion scene is brimming with new brands that are blending high fashion with outdoor styles.

  • Issue #154
  • 7 min read
Man in black cap and beige shirt standing in minimalist studio with clothing rack and wooden surfaces

Opinion

Christopher Lord

Contributor

The Opener

9 min read

Food & Drink

Slice things up

Here's what's fresh in the gourmet world: from a cheese affineur who goes to grate lengths to a Norwegian opening in Tokyo and the launch of a newly renovated Los Angeles legend.

  • Issue #151
  • 7 min read
Hand holding white plate with thinly sliced cured meat, rustic bread, and cheese wedge
Photography

Snappers’ delight

To mark Monocle's 15th anniversary we've asked 14 faithful photographers in seven key cities to shoot a portrait of one another and share their insights on visual storytelling and photojournalism craft.

  • Issue #151
  • 20 min read
Felix Brüggemann holding camera while standing under modern concrete architecture in Berlin
Culture

The Opener

Cats on leads, presidents without planes and Lou Bega performing for the forces. Plus: Jimmy O Yang on Hollywood and stand-up.

  • Issue #150
  • 9 min read
Red figure with microphone performing on stage above rows of green uniformed soldiers with rifles in formation
Retail

Flip the stitch

Amid relaxing workplace formality standards, Japanese suit sales have fallen sharply. But one Tokyo label is going against the grain. We meet the menswear mavericks behind The Gentleman in the Parlour.

  • Issue #149
  • 10 min read
Open book with green cover titled 'The Cutter's Practical Guide to Overcoats' showing gold lettering on fabric

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