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Genbei Yamaguchi

A decade ago it was rare to see a pair of Tokyo teenage boys out shopping in kimonos. But attitudes to national identity are starting to change. 22.04.08
Liquid testers, Japan
Quality of Life Index

Liquid testers, Japan

A current standard in airports all over Japan is saving fluers more than just time when they go through security. 23.03.08
Nana's, Yokohama
Quality of Life Index

Nana's, Yokohama

Dozens of hot and cold green tea combinations and maccha ice cream draw loyal crowds to this tea shrine's chic interiors in Yokohama. 14.03.08
Yubari: Ghost town
Reportage

Yubari: Ghost town

Monocle reports from Yubari, the Japanese coal city deserted by 90 per cent of its residents after its mines closed. 27.02.08
Taxi chargers, Tokyo
Quality of Life Index

Taxi chargers, Tokyo

Something we hope will soon spread west is fast becoming a standard in Tokyo's taxis. 25.01.08
Board room, Mitsubishi Aerospace, Nagoya
Quality of Life Index

Board room, Mitsubishi Aerospace, Nagoya

All board rooms should look like this. 25.01.08
Latest Magazine Articles
2008Fullstopvolume 02
June2008
ASIA BRIEFING

Japan has one of the highest suicide rates in the world - more than 30,000 people kill themselves every year.

ASIA BRIEFING

Bar codes are popping up in the most unusual of places in Japan - namely, on tombstones.

BUSINESS REPORT

This year 100 billion portions of instant noodles will be eaten around the world.

BUSINESS BRIEFING

Japan's decision in November to launch mandatory fingerprinting and photo-taking at airports was greeted with puzzlement by some of the country's two million foreigners, who called it discriminatory.

2008Fullstopvolume 02
May2008
BUSINESS BRIEFING

The regional aircraft market is about to get a bit more interesting now Japan has decided to re-enter the ring with the MRJ - Mitsubishi Regional Jet.

 
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