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Japan Collection
Curling boot
The Monocle Book of Gentle Living
Monocle magazine February 2021
Konfekt - Issue 1
The Forecast 2021
The Monocle Book of Japan
Recycled cashmere beanie
Contour wool jacket
Fine corduroy work jacket
Shorthauler bag
Equinox Light U Carry-on suitcase 34 L
Suit bag
Zip tote with pouch
SuperConnect radio - Silver
Candle One: Hinoki
Oak key tray
Yoshino Hinoki Diffuser
Drehgriffel pen
Weekly diary 2021
Pencil case
Key organiser with USB and multitool
Scent One: Hinoki
Scent Four: Yoyogi
Calavria roll-on fragrance
Travel-sized toiletry set
Porter
Comme des Garçons
Darumas
Treuleben
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Our annual survey of the best in class from carriers to train nations, architecturally blessed inns to tasty food concepts. It's your round-the-world ticket to meet the hospitality stars.
Harajuku is a neighbourhood of contrasts, home to the Meiji Shrine, which is surrounded by one of Tokyo’s largest green spaces, and a dense network of small streets packed with shops and cafés. Aoyama attracts a more grown-up crowd. Here, chic boutiques sit alongside one of the city’s most exquisite museums.
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This historic corner of northeast Tokyo was once described as a place for “universities, bookshops and intellectuals”. Academic institutions are still there – along with the Holy Resurrection Cathedral – but Kanda is also home to electronics district Akihabara, a huge shrine and dozens of Japanese curry restaurants too.
Yanaka moves at a different pace from much of Tokyo. As the city has changed around it, Yanaka has retained its old-fashioned atmosphere. Vacant wooden buildings have been brought back to life as new businesses such as cafés, noodle shops and galleries give them a fresh purpose.
Nihonbashi has deep roots in finance. In the Edo period this was the commercial centre of the city, with bustling canals, streets and markets. Recently, the neighbourhood has been attracting attention once again as exciting new businesses set up shop. Look behind the modern face to discover centuries of history.
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