Fuminari Yoshitsugu
Trading places
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.
Eat, sleep, repeat
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.
Magnetic fields
Just an hour’s drive from Japan’s capital is a secluded stay where guests can get back to nature.
Cillit Bangsy
Clean and Art is helping to keep Tokyo’s streets free from graffiti. Monocle joins the team restoring order to the urban landscape.
Purchasing power: Part 2
Japanese developer Sekisui House transformed Brisbane's West End with independent retailers and abundant green space, creating a thriving mixed-use community that attracts 26,000 daily visitors.
Purchasing power: Part 1
We celebrate the world of physical retail by visiting the pioneering boutiques, revitalised high streets and customer-facing vendors elevating the in-store experience.
Tent revival
Outdoors firm Snow Peak is enticing reluctant campers into nature – with a Kengo Kuma-designed spa.
Talking shops
As shoppers return to high streets, what can they expect to find? We take the pulse of the world’s retailers.
Hearth of the matter
A tranquil onsen hotel on the scenic shores of Lake Poroto in northern Japan combines a serene stay with discovery of the area’s native culture.
Slice things up
Here's what's fresh in the gourmet world: from a cheese affineur who goes to grate lengths to a Norwegian opening in Tokyo and the launch of a newly renovated Los Angeles legend.
