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It would take a lifetime to get to know every facet of Tokyo, so large that it spreads as far as the eye can see. But look closely and you will find a city of exceptional charm and breathtaking efficiency. The Japanese…

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Tokyo story

17 August 2008

As part of our series on the foreign media coverage of the US presidential election, Aya Igarashi of ‘The Yomiuri Shimbun’ explains why Japan is worried about having a Democrat in the White House.

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Cartoon networks

18 January 2018

Drawing on a quirky cast of animated characters, Line has become Asia’s dominant messaging app. CEO Takeshi Idezawa tells us how.

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Return to roots

17 November 2016

In Japan it’s custom to return home (‘satogaeri’) for the holidays but before you go there are gifts to be bought and friends to spoil. Pull on a winter coat and pick up some fruit for the family, then pack up the Forester…

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At your service

20 October 2016

The skilfully designed and lovingly curated United Arrows flagship entices shoppers with its bazaar-style retail concept.

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Sprinting press

12 June 2015

Running magazines are everywhere but few of them put long-form journalism before tips and product reviews. Runner Yuito Ueda has set out to change that with a periodical paced for the more thoughtful pavement pounder.

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Friends in high places

20 February 2015

The Foreign Ministry of Japan employs thousands to help build beneficial international relationships. And with the nation recently beginning to emerge from its post-war pacifist stance, staying friends with the right people…

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The interview series 2014/15 part 01

20 November 2014

Faced with dilemmas over creating disaster-ready infrastructure, care for an ageing population and the use of nuclear power, Tokyo’s governor has progressive plans to take the city to the 2020 Olympic Games and beyond.

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The art of simplicity

24 January 2014

When luxury cosmetics brand Three decided to open a shop, spa and restaurant in central Aoyama, it needed a space that would echo its understated image yet stand out from the crowd. We meet the team behind the evolving…

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Going to Zozotown

20 May 2010

Zozotown has over two million visitors to its virtual boulevard of shops, populated by the best international fashion brands. Monocle visits the firm’s HQ to witness the future of e-commerce.

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Mister Midtown

17 March 2007

Tokyo is one of the world’s most competitive commercial property markets but the fierce competition means that projects are finished on time and it is considered vital to get every detail right. The latest offering is…

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Radio

The Stack - Thessaloniki to Tokyo

11 July 2015

Description: Tom Edwards is in conversation with Tyler Brûlé, who has been checking out the newsstand in Hong Kong and Tokyo. We also welcome MagCulture's Jeremy Leslie to review ‘IL’, ‘Mushpit’ and ‘MacGuffin’. Plus we go…

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Radio

The Stack - Talking Tokyo

8 August 2015

From Tokyo, Tyler Brûlé gives us the latest on the Japanese media landscape and delves into a stack of choice titles such as men’s fashion leaders ‘Uomo’ and ‘Go Out’. Plus we speak to the creator of beautiful US travel…

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In the frame

13 August 2018

Japan’s foremost mountaineering photographer on where he goes when he needs to soothe his mind and recharge his batteries.

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