Satoshi Hashimoto
Editor’s letter
His thoughts are never far from this pressing topic, so here our editor in chief scrutinises the future of retail and the changing ways in which we shop.
Editor’s letter
Our editor in chief discusses his options for the golden years, exploring unique living arrangements and how these thoughts have informed his new mansion mission in Thailand.
Editor’s letter
In a world that is moving so fast, is there really a need to make the distinction between old and new media? Surely it’s better to play by your own rules.
Editor’s letter
After considering many great places for a new bureau, Monocle's editor in chief reveals the tough decision process and the city that ultimately proved to be the perfect fit for the magazine's expansion.
Editor’s letter
Our editor in chief has a question: why can’t hoteliers preserve that which helped them build their business in the first place, rather than change things for the worse?
Editor’s letter
Far away from the hubbub at Midori House, the retail team has been working on one of our biggest – and best-smelling – product launches to date.
The opener
Pedal power in Zürich, Singapore-style workouts, Detroit’s architectural resurgence and an unexpected tea accompaniment in Beijing: we’ve scoured the globe for our news round-up.
Editor’s letter
Our editor in chief asks: as well as writing about those people who are doing things differently, should we be trying to live by our quality-of-life mantra too?
The opener
In our global news round-up we find a remedy for stiff bottoms at the Bayreuth Festival, dance to Egyptian pop in the Mediterranean and make a case for taxi drivers donning national dress.
Editor’s letter
Our editor in chief on the name of our London HQ, the appeal of its neighbouring park and the enduring power of quality of life.
