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The March issue of Monocle is a South Korea special, with an entire survey dedicated to a country that has plenty of stories to tell. We've also got reports on high culture in Hong Kong, timber towers and popular pencils, among many other things. What are you waiting for?

Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-111/)

Hauser & Wirth is an international art gallery with its heart in the countryside. We visit its premises in Somerset to review a weird and wonderful show that looks at our relationship with the land.

We tour the stunning studios and recording halls of Funkhaus, east Berlin’s former communist broadcasting house.

Our latest issue focuses on media: the bestselling daily in Indonesia, the messaging app taking over Japan, Berlin's broadcasting house turned arts hub and much more. It's a global audit – and you can read all about it in Monocle.

Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-110/)

Japan's ancient capital may be full of hushed streets steeped in tradition but don't be fooled: there's plenty of forward-thinking retailers, innovative chefs and modernist architecture too. Our Kyoto guide will help you navigate your way around, as well as setting you off on your own path.

Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/books/travel-guides/the-monocle-travel-guide-kyoto/).

Who's in and who's out in 2017? We survey the top 25 nations who got it right (and wrong) in this most delicate of diplomatic skills.

All aboard for our fast-paced rundown of the finest hotel openings, attentive on-board crews and delicious pick-me-ups.

To celebrate this year's soft power survey winner, we visit an emerging roster of budding businesses in Montreal. Canada's innovations minister Navdeep Bains reveals how the country is capitalising on the US's restrictive visa policies.

The Forecast is our annual journal that will fuel your daydreams and help plan the year ahead. This year's issue is packed with eye-opening essays, riveting reportage and a good dose of travel and style inspiration.

We head to Santa's homeland to stock up on some Christmas stocking fillers, from fashion and homeware to books and toys.

Published by Gestalten, *The Monocle Travel Guide to Helsinki* is available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1401228/the-monocle-travel-guide-helsinki/).