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Fiona Wilson

Aviation

Flying start

A new electric flight school is inspiring a future of emission-free aviation. Monocle takes to the sky.

  • Issue #154
  • 14 min read
Flying start
Hospitality

Small wonder

Roka, an intimate ryokan, is now welcoming art lovers on the island of Naoshima. It offers exquisite interiors, fine food and soothing open-air baths in each of its 11 rooms.

  • Issue #154
  • 6 min read
Roka owner Shintaro Sasaki performing tea ceremony in traditional Japanese interior with wood beams and tatami

Opinion

Christopher Lord

Contributor

The Opener

9 min read

Affairs

The Opener

Heads of state left hanging, a new audience for James Blunt and an Argentinian exodus.

  • Issue #152
  • 9 min read
Police car with music notes and truck illustrating protest music tactics
Media

Tracking changes

From our very first issue, Monocle has cast an informed and clear-sighted eye over the issues and people that matter. We follow up on stories from 2007 to see how they've developed.

  • Issue #151
  • 22 min read
Tracking changes
Photography

Snappers’ delight

To mark Monocle's 15th anniversary we've asked 14 faithful photographers in seven key cities to shoot a portrait of one another and share their insights on visual storytelling and photojournalism craft.

  • Issue #151
  • 20 min read
Felix Brüggemann holding camera while standing under modern concrete architecture in Berlin
Design

Up to the plate

A new homeware shop, Lost and Found, offers the chance to get to know Nikko, a heritage bone-china porcelain brand, and to discover a discerning edit of elevated essentials.

  • Issue #150
  • 6 min read
Naoki Mitani standing in porcelain showroom holding white bone china teapot surrounded by shelves of white tableware
Architecture

Civic pride

The seat of power defines how a city is run but the buildings can also project an idea of place. We highlight some of the best, from Aarhus to Mumbai.

  • Issue #150
  • 13 min read
Oslo City Hall entrance showing red-brown brick facade with twin towers, central clock, and symmetrical design
Affairs

Comment

Want to live long and prosper? We visit the nation’s top city for longevity.

  • Issue #150
  • 4 min read
Illustration of an elderly person with long hair walking with a cane

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