Contributors / Fiona Wilson

Ollie Adegboye /As the fashion market becomes ever-more saturated, there has never been a better time to interrogate our understanding of luxury. A focus on timelessness and quality can reshape our perspectives and cut…

A conversation with Chris Black, co-host of the How Long Gone podcast, ecological risk in the South Atlantic, plus updates from our correspondents around the world.

What makes a well-considered development? Our pick of new projects offer some intriguing clues and the resulting buildings are becoming industry benchmarks.

Tatsuya Tanaka’s small-scale artworks are the result of dreaming big. We visit the studio where his mini masterpieces come to life.

There is no such thing as neutral architecture. Every part of a building’s design, from its layout to the texture of its materials and the balance of natural and artificial light, has a profound effect on us. Studies have…

The new Land Cruiser 250 looks set to take the world by storm: an iconic vehicle given a back-to-basics makeover with a steer towards the environment. Get behind the wheel and fall in love with driving again.

A course correction for Berlin Brandenburg Airport, rethinking men’s skincare and behind the scenes at international hotel brand Fairmont.

Kyrgyzstan’s flag row, Australia’s seal problem, US psychics and Italy’s generation strain.

Here our editors share 15 ideas, opportunities and places to drop anchor in 2024. Let’s get going.

Historically Japan’s window to the world, the port city of Nagasaki offers a dizzyingly rich mix of culinary, craft and cultural traditions.

Despite the convenience of online shopping, a new generation of designers, buyers and entrepreneurs are reaffirming the irreplaceable charms of in-person retail. Here are five new outlets that we admire.

We celebrate the countries that have mastered the subtler arts of global influence.

Size isn’t everything – but the scale of a city can determine your trajectory in both business and life. Our fifth Small Cities Index puts the spotlight on 25 places around the world that offer the best of metropolitan…

Fiona Wilson reporting from Okinawa prefecture: With territorial disputes in the East China Sea intensifying, the Japan Coast Guard has had to rapidly evolve to contend with new threats. We drop anchor at Ishigaki Island…

We profile some of the brightest founders and firms that have identified new markets and revenue streams. Plus, how to build a charming co-working space, the perfect office chair and more.

It’s not just pot luck that has made Vermicular a household name in Japan: the handmade cookware company has taken its products to the next level. It even has a shop, restaurant and café complex to showcase its premium pans…

A storied bookseller opens up his own personal library and why tiny museums are big news.

The Kodokan Judo Institute offers accommodation, learning and a new way of looking at the world.

Auberge Tokito is a relaxing retreat away from the city offering hot springs, spa treatments and, as the jewel in its crown, multiple Michelin-starred chefs.

Just an hour’s drive from Japan’s capital is a secluded stay where guests can get back to nature.

Clean and Art is helping to keep Tokyo’s streets free from graffiti. Monocle joins the team restoring order to the urban landscape.

Bookshop chain Tsutaya is adding some design nous to the country’s co-working offering – and an alternative to its rigid office culture.

Sydney Modern will be the city’s largest cultural opening since the its iconic opera house. We meet the duo behind the design.

On a quiet residential street in Japan’s historic capital stands a living monument to the city’s coveted craft traditions.