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Icely does it
Japan’s sure-footed team of scientists and engineers head out into the cold to monitor our atmosphere.
Piggy in the middle
After footage of a boar attacking a man in Fukuoka emerged, the city felt compelled to respond. Monocle’s Kenji Hall joins a patrol.
Bear necessities
Tyler Brûlé introduces our Japan special – and chalks up essential dates for your festive diary.
Band of brothers
Georgia’s inaugural Tsinandali Festival is not merely a celebration of classical music. It’s also an attempt to bring together musicians in one orchestra from countries with fractious relations.
Politics
Ethiopia tackles graft, electoral reform in New Zealand and Hong Kong’s decisive next vote.
Diplomacy
China charm offensive in El Salvador, Morocco plays peacemaker and a Davos alternative in Asia.
Cities
A mooted LA-to-Vegas rail route, Sydney’s green fringes get protection and the Big Apple’s bike rethink.
Leading the charge
His rivals refused to accept his election victory – so he went back to the polls and won again. Now Istanbul’s new mayor is ready to change the city.
