Fuminari Yoshitsugu
Patience is a virtue: But is waiting in line really worth it?
Good things come to those who wait. But is that old adage the reason why we’re all too eager to form an orderly line in anticipation of some hitherto unavailable luxury?
The Monocle Design Awards 2024
The latest edition of the Monocle Design Awards is here to celebrate the year’s most inspiring and ingenious products, models and structures as they set the standard across private and public spaces.
How Nakijin Tsuwabuki creates a unique destination rooted in natural landscape
Amid the forested mountains of Japan’s southernmost prefecture, an exclusive villa welcomes a single group of guests each night.
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.
Pots of gold
It's not just pot luck that has made Vermicular a household name in Japan: the handmade cookware company has taken its products to the next level.
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.
Growing strong
Minagarten, a green retail and residential development, offers locals and visitors everything from delicious pastries to calligraphy workshops.
Tokyo artist Ken Sobajima is cleaning up Shibuya’s graffiti, one wall at a time
Clean and Art is helping to keep Tokyo’s streets free from graffiti. Monocle joins the team restoring order to the urban landscape.
Brisbane’s West Village shows how independent retail creates a real sense of place
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.
