MONOCLE

Japan Collection

Japan can teach the world plenty about provenance, craft and keeping world-leading manufacturing at home. That’s why we’ve covered every corner of the nation since launch and keep a dedicated team in Tokyo.To celebrate the launch of The Monocle Book of Japan, published with Thames & Hudson, we've sought out our favourite makers and commissioned some canny collaborations, from homeware and stationery to clothing. Ready to meet the makers behind the island nation's cleverest and craftiest keepsakes?

Porter

Shoulder bag

£260

Tailor-made for a small laptop, this bag is sturdy, cushioned and studded with leather details.

Hasami

Large mug set

£60

Monocle offers its latest collaboration with Hasami, a Japanese ceramicist from a town of the same name that prides itself on a highly specialised workforce. By dividing its employees between specific tasks of shaping, moulding, glazing and firing, it ensures a consistently exemplary standard of craftsmanship. In this set, the deep forest green of the cup and saucer manages to balance luxury and modesty with an effortless grace.

@Aroma

Yoshino Hinoki Diffuser

£80

Delfonics

Cardholder

£14

Made in Japan from highly durable waterproof PVC with a scotch grain texture and featuring beautiful gold embossing with a brass snap closure, it is an ideal case for everyday use as a business cardholder or small wallet.

Delfonics

Magazine pouch

£35

Aomori Hiba

Aomori hiba room scent

£23

Monocle

Monochan Daruma

£30

Delfonics

Pencil case

£15

Porter

City bag

£300

Monocle

The Monocle Travel Guide, Kyoto

£15

Delfonics

Passbook case

£25

A new addition to our growing Delfonics collection, this is the ideal companion for your travels, holding your credit cards, receipts and other small items.

Hasami

Small mug set

£55

Delfonics

Medium zip case

£20

Porter

Suit bag

£395