Fiona Wilson
Keeping it wheels
With city initiatives sparking a cycling boom in Rio de Janeiro, we look at what makes it a pedal-power paradise, before touring the globe for this issue’s latest travel recommendations.
In Shibuya, help is at Hands
It’s part hardware store, part department store but ultimately defies description. It is a tokyo institution that sells just about everything and is loved by everyone. Welcome to Tokyu Hands.
Asia
We put Burma's president Thein Sein under the sartorial spotlight. We also find out why Taiwan is making more babies and get the latest on the Malaysian elections
Diplomacy
Germany's man in Belgrade, the new Greek embassy, and Japanese PM's diplomatic style.
Renewal process
Having seen its film business nosedive thanks to the digital onslaught, Japan’s Fujifilm has found another lucrative avenue – skincare.
Homely heroine
Harumi Kurihara is an unlikely celebrity, a down-to-earth housewife at heart who has hit the big time with her cookbooks and TV shows. Meet Japan’s unassuming answer to Martha Stewart.
Monocle travel guide
Stunning interiors by Brazilian designers compete with rainforest views at the Botanique Hotel and Spa. This São Paulo hideaway offers charms that take time to discover, promising a truly unique stay.
Do it yourself
Monocle meets five creative businesses and entrepreneurs who have gone their own way, and we ask them how, and why, they did it.
