Easy living

Chapter 1

Green spaces in Tokyo

There are many reasons why Tokyo ranked number one in our Quality of Life survey, including the way in which green spaces are incorporated into the high-rise metropolis. Monocle’s Tokyo bureau chief Fiona Wilson and Asia editor at large Kenji Hall visit one of these rooftop gardens to tell us more.

Chapter 2

Entrepreneurial life in Vienna

The Austrian capital is fast becoming a major business hub, with both domestic and international entrepreneurs setting up shop. Our Vienna correspondent Alexei Korolyov brings us this report.

Chapter 3

What makes a city liveable?

Monocle’s editor Andrew Tuck and executive editor Steve Bloomfield break down our Quality of Life survey and explain how cities should be stepping up their game, from independent bookshops to the price of a glass of wine.

Chapter 4

Hong Kong’s MTR

Hong Kong keeps rising in our Quality of Life survey and one of the key reasons for that this year has been the upgrades to city’s transport system. We find out how the expansion of the Mass Transit Railway made access to western neighbourhoods much easier.

Chapter 5

Culture and good coffee in Melbourne

From its booming cultural scene to its great architecture and constant aroma of coffee, Melbourne is easily one of the world’s most liveable cities. Monocle producer Carlota Rebelo speaks with the lord mayor of Melbourne, Robert Doyle, to find out how Melbourne stands out from the crowd.