Fiona Wilson
Asia
Protecting Yangon's architecture, tackling illegal mining in Goa, and understanding seismic activity in Taiwan.
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.
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.
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…
Tower power
The new Tokyo Skytree, the world’s tallest freestanding tower, isn’t just about height. It’s a monument to the Japanese precision and care taken over its every detail.
Diplomacy
We meet Argentina's man in Paris and bring you a round-up of happenings in the world of diplomacy.
Asia
A new multipurpose "port complex" in South Korea, an election in Mongolia and new divorce laws in India.
Doggie style
The Japanese are going bonkers over their canines. But with the market for doggie products reaching saturation point, what’s next for the lucrative industry? Funerals and hotels apparently.
Shopping heaven
Tokyo’s Ginza district is already one of Japan’s top spots for department stores and upmarket shopping. Now it has two very different new additions.
