It’s often the little things that leave a lasting impression when visiting a new city. From flickering neon lights in Portugal to beautifully painted manholes in Japan, Monocle picks out 10 unique and memorable city details…
In Toronto they come with little bells embossed in the centre; in central London they are patterned with Victoria-era designs; and in Japan they are colourful metal canvasses moulded with emblems of the country’s fauna. We…
It started in Tokyo but 1,200 cities now host PechaKucha events, where you give brief talks governed by strict rules. Monocle’s culture editor Chiara Rimella takes the stage.