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In the swim of things

8 July 2015

Andrew Tuck reporting from Sapporo: With its drip-filter coffee, myriad craft shops and quality fishing scene, Hokkaido’s capital reels you in with a laidback lifestyle and a strong stroke of creativity.

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Sapporo: Into the swim of things

27 July 2015

With its drip-filter coffee, myriad craft shops and quality fishing scene, Hokkaido’s capital reels you in with a laidback lifestyle and a strong stroke of creativity.

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Homeward Bound

19 November 2009

As much as we love flying out of Tokyo’s Haneda, Monocle opts for the slow train to Hokkaido for the holidays – the 19.03 from Ueno to Sapporo.

Monocle Minute

Cold call

16 February 2017

Sunshine might be an easy sell but this week an urban conference is exploring how to make winter a winning proposition. Edmonton is holding the Winter Cities Shake-Up congress, a three-day affair that examines urbanism,…

Monocle Minute

Signal failure

10 May 2016

Since the late-March launch of the Hokkaido Shinkansen, Japan’s national newspapers have made much of the new high-speed train’s empty seats. Why spend more than four hours getting from Tokyo to Hakodate by train when…

Monocle Minute

Breaking dawn for Twilight

2 December 2016

The sleeper train revival in Japan continues with another new train: the Twilight Express Mizukaze. Described by JR West as a “hotel rolling through the beautiful Japanese landscape”, the Mizukaze (fresh wind) will carry…

Monocle Minute

Feeling the heat

30 June 2016

With parts of the country experiencing higher than average temperatures, Japan is bracing itself for a particularly hot summer – and its drinks manufacturers are gearing up for a very busy season. Production of everything…

Monocle Minute

Cheers, Vietnam!

15 December 2015

Get ready to raise a glass in Vietnam; the country is consuming beer at an extraordinary pace and foreign brands are queuing up to reserve a tap behind the bar. A record 3.5 billion litres of beer was consumed in Vietnam…

Monocle Minute

Sleep on it

3 November 2016

Japan’s fleet of long-distance sleeper trains, known as Blue Trains, used to crisscross the country. But with the arrival of the Shinkansen, night trains became less viable and the last of the Blue Trains, the Hokutosei …

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The Ten

19 November 2019

From fantastical anime to upbeat electronica and art shows that interrogate the relationship between man and machine, Japan has much to offer those looking to jump-start their imaginations.

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Shaking it up

17 November 2007

Are you familiar with all of these leaders? Monocle profiles three whose influence will continue to grow and grooms two necessary leaders of its own.

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Do the business

17 February 2011

The world is dividing into two halves: those who will not abandon the nine-to-five routine, and those (think Asian nations) willing to make sure they are open for business at all hours. We may not like it – but will East…

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Asia

15 August 2009

Monocle talks to Japanese designers, architects and businessmen about what their country needs, post-election. Plus, Hong Kong combats its pollution, and Japan welcomes Chinese tourists - as long as they've got money to…

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Culture two

17 February 2007

Mint freshens up India's newspaper market and how to get ahead in Japanese advertising.

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Japanese lessons

19 November 2019

Impeccable service, responsible citizenship and warm hospitality are just some of the practices that make society tick in Japan. Here are 10 things the country can teach the world.

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Observation

19 April 2012

As spring warms the terraces of Midori House, our editor in chief Tyler Brûlé considers what elements create the perfect sunny spot and looks forward to making this summer the best ever for magazine, radio and barbecue…