Junichi Toyofuku
Woodland retreat
Less than two hours from Tokyo and set amid hot springs, the Nest Inn Hakone is a tranquil haven.
Fashion
The importance of style to building a newsreader’s personal brand, plus fashion labels to look out for in the year ahead and a new shop to visit in Paris.
Just your type
From magazine revamps and reinventions to much-loved mascots and new HQs, the media world remains a force of creativity.
Little by little
In this CGI era when craft means corralling pixels, we visit a traditional animation studio in Tokyo to marvel at mastering the miniature among models and drying paint.
Kyoto: The Monocle Travel Guide
Japan's ancient capital may be full of hushed streets steeped in tradition but don't be fooled: there's plenty of forward-thinking retailers, innovative chefs and modernist architecture too. Our Kyoto guide will help you navigate…
Travel Top 50
A guide to aviation's high-fliers, rail carriages with class, masterful hoteliers and service stars the world over
The list: mend your ways
If you’re tooling up to fix that wonky door or spruce up the box room, this is the kit for you.
Fashion
French dresses, Californian totes and a men’s label from product designer Jasper Morrison.
Wondrous wares
From seating to storage, these are the design innovations with which to fit out your home, office or otherwise.
