Fiona Wilson
Talking trash: Community efforts and new technology that are keeping our cities clean
From the Swiss inventor taking bins underground to an ecological pioneer in Bali, we celebrate the unsung heroes keeping our cities clean and tidy.
Culture agenda: How Studio Ghibli might inspire urbanists and the revival of a former factory in Ljubljana
Could Studio Ghibli-inspired architecture animate and improve urban design? Plus: the former Ljubljana factory reborn as a cultural force.
Monocle’s Quality of Life survey 2024: The 20 best places to live
Much of what defines a city’s quality of life can’t be quantified. We take a wider look to rank this year’s 20 best places to live.
Business agenda: The case for democratising aviation and the magazine business in Manila
How democratising aviation could help the industry spread its wings. Plus: mags in Manila.
The Japanese capital’s five-star legend is closing its doors for a timely refresh
Shinjuku Park Tower has defined Tokyo’s skyline since 1994 and is home to the much-loved Park Hyatt Tokyo. Monocle checks in for the last time before its grand renewal.
On the scent: Five brands to look out for this June
From a perfumer with a focus on Japanese craft to a Swiss-based menswear shop with global connections, we try for size the businesses at the forefront of fashion this month.
Ikuchijima: Japanese island revival
The best hospitality projects delight visitors as much as locals. In this vein, businessman Yuta Oka transformed a series of historic buildings in the small town of Setoda into charming inns, a coffee roaster, a…
Tempting plates
We sample what’s brewing in a Norwegian coffeehouse in Tokyo, reel in delicacies from the deep in Stockholm and fill up on Anglo-French fare in London. Meanwhile, Belleville brings the spirit of revolution to…
Market Value
From just-netted fish to farm-fresh meat and vegetables, the Japanese capital’s Azabudai Hills Market is a showcase for the country’s quality produce.
Natural high
Also in Azabudai Hills is the Japanese capital’s newest hotel. Welcome to Janu.
