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Retail

Trading places

Despite the convenience of online shopping, a new generation of designers, buyers and entrepreneurs are reaffirming the irreplaceable charms of in-person retail. Here are five new outlets that we admire.

  • Issue #169
  • 10 min read
Trading places
Sport

Train gang

The Kodokan Judo Institute offers accommodation, learning and a new way of looking at the world.

  • Issue #168
  • 2 min read
Large group of judo practitioners in white gis with red belts positioned across green and orange tatami mats in dojo
Architecture

Neutral beauty

Inspired by its lush location at the heart of Japan's capital, this calm and intimate oasis is turning over a new leaf in urban design and hospitality.

  • Issue #167
  • 5 min read
Pool deck with wooden loungers and umbrellas overlooking lush green forest canopy under blue sky
Hospitality

Eat, sleep, repeat

Auberge Tokito is a relaxing retreat away from the city offering hot springs, spa treatments and, as the jewel in its crown, multiple Michelin-starred chefs.

  • Issue #167
  • 4 min read
Lounge area with brown couches, wooden floors and side table.
Hospitality

Magnetic fields

Just an hour’s drive from Japan’s capital is a secluded stay where guests can get back to nature.

  • Issue #166
  • 8 min read
Two visitors walk through Kurkku Fields' gardens with a distinctive tent-like structure amid lush greenery and sunflowers
Travel and restaurants

The Opener

Monocle has a network of correspondents in cities around the world. Our brief dispatches include good news for pedestrians in Bangkok, a smart hotel in Tokyo and transformed spaces in Los Angeles.

Man in orange cardigan sitting at low table performing Japanese tea ceremony with teapot and cups
Fashion

Local heroes

Independent shops from Hong Kong to Madrid prove that knowing customers by name and fostering genuine community connections remains the foundation of thriving neighbourhood businesses.

  • Issue #165
  • 21 min read
People dining at a restaurant table with wine glasses, plates of food, and warm lighting
Society

Cillit Bangsy

Clean and Art is helping to keep Tokyo’s streets free from graffiti. Monocle joins the team restoring order to the urban landscape.

  • Issue #165
  • 4 min read
Ken Sobajima and Hisayoshi Yamauchi from Clean and Art in white lab coats standing against a wall in Tokyo

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