Affairs
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Oceania
Australia's food bowl for Asia and the rise of the kiwi (the currency rather than the bird - or the fruit).
Drawn-out conflict
As an exhibition on war imagery opens at Tate Modern, Monocle visits artist George Butler. His ink-and-watercolour scenes bring a new depth to reportage often reserved for combat photographers.
Africa/Middle East
Israel's response to the Paris terror attacks and Egypt's upcoming parliamentary elections.
Americas
The Chilean president's motorcade of choice and the Central American nations' dry-canal race.
Europe
Kicking over the statues in Spain, Istanbul's Tehran trippers and an overdue fix for Balkan rail travel.
Asia
Shinzo Abe's middle-of-the road attire and the man who's determined to send a Singaporean into a space.
Yuichiro Miura
Legendary mountain climber Yuichiro Miura, who made headlines for conquering Everest at the age of 80, talks inspiration, near-disasters and his passion for steak.
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.
Gender specifics
Japan’s culture is steeped in patriarchy but for business to thrive that needs to change. We meet four women who have overcome the hurdles to lead their field.
Stand and deliver
Japan’s faltering position on the world stage is defined by its post-luxury population’s obsession with Italian style. It’s time for this proud nation to step up and get on with it.
