Yoshitsugu Fuminari
Monocle’s Quality of Life Survey 2025: The 10 most liveable cities in the world
We present our 18th annual ranking of the world’s municipalities according to what they do better than anyone else, be it health, safety, housing or nightlife.
Interview: Sou Fujimoto on restoring balance with nature
Ahead of a career retrospective, the Japanese architect and Expo 2025 masterplanner remains committed to breaking boundaries.
Rugs to riches: How carpet-making traditions form the backbone of communities from Japan to Sweden
Communities across Europe and Asia have a proud legacy of rug-making, but it can sometimes be challenging to tell their products apart. However, this textile-weaving process differs significantly from country to country.
The new Ginza Sony Park is as radical as its 1966 predecessor
By welcoming visitors to its many exhibitions and events, the new complex is free of the usual trappings of behind-closed-doors big business.
The 15 things on Monocle’s 2025 travel wishlist
From Tokyo’s Nexpect Coffee to New York’s Clemente Bar, here are the 15 key places and objects on our radar this year.
Blazing a trail: Five movers and shakers rethinking the travel industry
From Texan hotelier Liz Lambert and Taiwanese luggage brand Lojel to the Japanese firm rethinking timeshare, we meet the pioneers reshaping our escapes and adventures.
What makes a great leader? Five business minds share their vision
We crisscross the globe to discuss sustainability, delivering growth, nurturing innovation and the meaning that we derive from our working lives.
Three new firms and founders using innovative methods to stand out from the crowd
Meet trail-blazing entrepreneurs with an eye for opportunity. From a Philadelphia homeware shop-cum-hotel to bamboo-based manufacturing, we discover how thriving businesses are achieving their aims.
The science behind Japan’s perfectly crafted vending machine drinks
From hot meals to chilly drinks, Japan’s ubiquitous vending machines offer life’s essentials at a push of a button.
On the scent: Five brands to look out for this June
From a perfumer with a focus on Japanese craft to a Swiss-based menswear shop with global connections, we try for size the businesses at the forefront of fashion this month.
