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?

Monocle

The Monocle Book of Japan

$65

Explore The Monocle Book of Japan now for a unique insight into the people, places and products that define the nation’s culture.

Porter

Shoulder bag

$340

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

Hender Scheme

Atelier slippers

$275 $145

On sale Limited edition

Hasami

Large mug set

$65

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.

Porter

Shorthauler bag

$520

@Aroma

Yoshino Hinoki Diffuser

$80

Porter

Travel tote

$450

Delfonics

Cardholder

$20

Delfonics

Magazine pouch

$50

Monocle

The Monocle Travel Guide, Tokyo

$20

Porter

Short Weekender

$535

If you’re heading off for a couple of days away from the city, or just looking for a new gym bag, Porter’s short weekender is for you. Roomy yet suitably compact, it also includes a tote bag for your smaller items and a wash bag for toiletries.

Aomori Hiba

Aomori hiba room scent

$26

Kontex

Lana cotton slippers

$50 $35

On sale

Porter

Overnighter bag

$650

Monocle

Monochan Daruma

$28

Delfonics

Pencil case

$20

Made from highly durable waterproof PVC, this pencil case is set to last. It is ideal for everyday use or on your travels and can carry up to 10 of your favourite writing instruments.

Porter

City bag

$340

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This bag sits on the hip and is designed to keep all your valuables close by.

Monocle

The Monocle Travel Guide, Kyoto

$20

Delfonics

Passbook case

$35

Delfonics

Half-zip case

$28

Hasami

Small mug set

$60

Hasami’s highly specialised workforce, based in the town of Hasami in Nagasaki, is the perfect match for Monocle thanks to its attention to detail and consistent standards of excellence. This small set of cups and saucers from the Japanese ceramicist remains a perfect example of the level of craftsmanship it applies to all of its products.

Delfonics

Medium zip case

$30

Porter

Travel organiser

$230

Limited edition Last few

Porter

Boston bag

$525

Porter

Suit bag

$520

The Monocle Book of Japan

Shoulder bag

Atelier slippers

Large mug set

Shorthauler bag

Yoshino Hinoki Diffuser

Travel tote

Cardholder

Magazine pouch

The Monocle Travel Guide, Tokyo

Short Weekender

Aomori hiba room scent

Lana cotton slippers

Overnighter bag

Monochan Daruma

Pencil case

City bag

The Monocle Travel Guide, Kyoto

Passbook case

Half-zip case

Small mug set

Medium zip case

Travel organiser

Boston bag

Suit bag

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