Design / Architecture
Home front
The functional concrete bungalows hastily built after the Second World War to house the US troops are becoming a popular option for young Japanese looking for more living space.
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Design / Architecture
Home front
The functional concrete bungalows hastily built after the Second World War to house the US troops are becoming a popular option for young Japanese looking for more living space.
Affairs / Soft Power
Monocolumn
Wednesday 19 January
America changes its tone towards Okinawa
The US-Japan relationship has not always been an equal one. However, a bruising visit to China last week made US Defense Secretary Robert Gates see Japan in an especially favourable light.
Business / Business Hubs
Isle be back
The poorest prefecture in Japan, Okinawa, in the far south of the country, is experiencing a renaissance as companies large and small capitalise on its relaxed, affordable lifestyle, great beaches and warm climate. And the…
The Briefing, episode 242
A look at dangers for voters in Rio’s election, we get the latest aviation news, and learn why US military helicopters are unpopular in Okinawa.
Edits / Entertainment
Monocolumn
Saturday 30 March
Weekend agenda 30/31 March
His weekend seek out film talent in Okinawa, catch some great theatre and performances in Philadelphia, and enjoy the new album from Hamburg’s DJ Koze.
The Monocle Daily, episode 375
We discuss the US decision to hand the Okinawa air base area back to Japan, look at the international impact of the offshore leaks with author and journalist Nick Shaxson, and get an explanation for the design of massive…
Business / Technology
Balmy army
Guam’s population will increase by almost half in 2014 when the US military relocates to this tropical paradise from Japan’s Okinawa. It’s a milestone in the island’s history and a development boom is under way.
Edits / Travel
Expo 55: Naha
Despite an unsettled history and political identity, due to its location at the point where Japan faces China under the watchful eyes of the US military, Naha seems healthy, happy and relaxed, and a long way from Japan’s…
Culture / Society
Monocolumn
Tuesday 2 April
Flower power
Japan's 'hanami' festival celebrates the annual arrival of cherry blossom as it sweeps the country. This year may have been a bit chilly but that hasn't cooled the warm glow created by this much-loved event.
Business / Defence
Business Briefing
War against poaching: Fighting poachers in Zimbabwe, US veterans as entrepreneurs, and Japan's taste for US Military ice cream.
Design / Interior design
Go with the flow
There’s nothing that irritates architects more than the word ‘cosy’. We believe they should rethink their view. Whether it’s a grand urban master plan or simple apartment block, the vast majority of us are looking for…
Edits / Food & Drink
Monocle travel guide
This month our selection of destinations includes a French countryside retreat, a Norwegian bakery on the Med, a New York-style café in Paris and an egg-obsessed restaurant in Singapore.
Affairs / Government
Japan Briefing
As Japan starts to rebuild following the events of March, the management of the crisis and its aftermath has revealed deep-seated problems within the Japanese political system. The country boasts a long list of dysfuncti…
Design / Architecture
Design/Architecture Briefing
The new Museum of Art and Archeology in Portugal's Côa Valley, plus other projects and players to watch.
Edits / Defence
Expo 56: High-water mark
Japan’s territorial waters are vast and volatile, home to some of the most disputed islands in east asia. the Japan coast guard is tasked with policing the area. Monocle climbed aboard to see how they do it.
Affairs / Innovation
Field trip
The news is full of huge stimulus packages but some smaller initiatives have gone beneath the radar. In Japan, a scheme to encourage jobless young citizens to move from town to work the land could be a global template for…
Edits / Food & Drink
My Last Meal: The modern man
TV chef Kentaro Kobayashi is known for no-nonsense dishes and his show teaching men how to cook. Over a meal at his favourite Italian restaurant, he talks about his accidental route into becoming a chef.
Affairs / Politics
Theatre of war
Since the War in Afghanistan began in 2001, Nato, US and Afghan troops have attempted to restore order in the country. Yet today 10 per cent of the nation is in Taliban hands, the drug trade is rife and suicide bombers are…