Junichi Toyofuku
Business
A firm that makes exoskeletons for people with paralysis, a Filipino fast-food chain and other news of enterprising endeavours.
Inventory No. 57
This month you can stock your kitchen with new kit before settling down with a good book and a glass of something – beer, wine or milk and honey, as you see fit.
Called to the bar
Liveable cities know the value of quality nightlife — and that doesn't mean closing at 23.00. We tracked down welcoming establishments for a good drink at 01.00 in the morning.
Fashion
Anne Valerie Hash's feminine take on the classic suit, Central St Martins graduate J.JS Lee's boyish cuts, and summer in a shoe in the form of Soludos' classic espadrilles.
Called to the bar: Y&M Kisling
Head bartender Mitsugi Yoshida has been mixing cocktails for six decades, having started in the early 1950s when he was just 18. Yoshida is a legend in the business, and his original Café de…
New creations
The best new books, music, art and films to keep you thoughtful and delighted in the coming months.
Could do better
Though they missed the top 10, the cities ranked 11-20 in Monocle's Quality of Life chart are still great places to live. We explore what makes them stand out.
