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Expo 56: High-water mark
Japan’s territorial waters are vast and volatile. The Japan Coast Guard is tasked with policing the area, home to some of Asia's most disputed islands. Monocle climbed aboard to see how.
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.
Brain vs brawn
In the forest of Evjemoen, Norway's officer training school puts troops through an extreme test of endurance. It's a physical and mental challenge but more of the latter in these days of modern warfare.
France’s melting pot
Marseille is a city embracing the future while keeping its celebrated multicultural personality intact. To discover the beating heart of Marseille, Monocle Films visits three hoteliers whose establishments reflect the evolution of this heady…
5 Loveable cities
These are the five cities that have made our pinboard and deserve our mention even if they did not appear in our Quality of Life index. Whether it be for the transformation they have…
Most liveable city: Zürich
For a small city, Zürich’s 50 museums, theatres and concert halls are a subtle hint that there’s more than beautiful architecture, clean living and stunning scenery in Monocle’s favourite city of 2012. A strict…
Past Life
The West Bengali city is at a crossroads. On the one hand Kolkata wants to re-establish the look and feel of its Raj glory days. On the other, it wants to brand itself as…
Western Star
Monocle attends the Dallas Art Fair, the event cementing the Texan city’s reputation as a major US cultural hub. Local collectors and museums have turned Dallas into an international arts player.
