Jonathan VDK
Sunny outlook
How have businesses weathered changes in the way we shop, eat and work? We meet the smart souls who have rebranded and thrived as our world evolves, making a difference to their communities.
Platform economy
With rail-passenger numbers predicted to fall, retail is keeping operators’ finances on track.
Short and sharp
It started in Tokyo but 1,200 cities now host PechaKucha events, where you give brief talks governed by strict rules. Monocle’s culture editor Chiara Rimella takes the stage.
Tipping the scales
Kiyoshi Kimura splashes out to buy the first tuna of the year but the larger-than-life methods of Japan’s King of Tuna rely on getting the small details right.
The last detail
Tokyo’s beloved Hotel Okura lobby has been meticulously recreated inside a gleaming new skyscraper, raising profound questions about authenticity and the preservation of architectural heritage. Use
This is what success looks like
Does being your own boss mean weekend freedom or late nights? We asked eight successful entrepreneurs, from fashion to furniture, what their Friday evenings look like and what success really means to them.
Insider guide
Designer Junji Tanigawa takes us on a tour of the best shopping spots in the Japanese capital.
