Monocle Magazine Japanese culture research and writing

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Monocle is an influential global affairs and lifestyle magazine that releases monthly issues diving deep into all things life, culture, art, food and more.

Y+L Projects was commissioned by the magazine’s Culture Editor to assist with research and writing for their Dec 19/ Jan 20 issue which focussed on all things Japan. With the world’s attention set to be fixated on Japan for the upcoming Olympic year, this issue dove deep into Japan in the modern age, traditional Japanese culture, and explored the quirks that make this nation what it is.

Y+L Projects provided in-depth background research and writing for three of the magazine’s columns which included stories on Japan’s unique mascot history and the upcoming book, TV, and theatre releases to expect and explore in 2020. The issue hit shelves in November 2019, but you might still be able to find it somewhere out in the universe, just look for the friendly face of Kumamon gracing the front cover.