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It’s a wrap
A leafy getaway spot in central Japan provides the backdrop to our autumn menswear shoot. Here’s our pick of warm coats, jackets and knitwear to keep you cosy as temperatures fall.
Expo 45: Kagoshima
Far from Tokyo, this distinct, defiant city is so unsung even the Japanese are hardly aware of it. And if you think the view across the Bay of Naples is spectacular…
Media
French radio's success in London, an interview with exiled Moroccan journalist Aboubakr Jamai and auction frenzy in China
Asia
Monocle meets Denmark's ambassador in India, foreign schools flock to China and power problems in Japan.
Back to business
After Japan's devastating 2011 earthquake, the rebuilding process begins. With energy in short supply and the economy hit hard, Monocle looks at 10 of the most affected sectors.
Expo 43: Treasure trove
Japan’s ‘Living National Treasures’ are master craftsmen, artists and musicians who represent the country’s tradition and resilience. Gatekeepers of artistic and artisanal trades, Monocle meets 11 of these dedicated and passionate individuals.
Japan’s crisis leader
Following the March 2011 crisis, Japan's political system revealed deep-seated problems. The country has a long list of dysfunctional post-war leaders and a highly nepotistic system, hampering its ability to rebuild.
At the scene
Following the March earthquake and tsunami, Japan’s public broadcaster NHK provided the footage that filled the world’s TV screens. Monocle learns what happened when the disaster drill became real.
New build
Japan is at a momentous crossroads. Despite recent tragedy, now is the time for large-scale change as it rebuilds, playing the international market and realising its full arts and business potential.
Making shelter
Housing manufacturers are providing prefabricated homes for those in areas worst hit by Japan’s tsunami. Monocle visits Rikuzen-Takata, where over a third of the town needs shelter.
