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Western Europe has more scope for soft power – in the form of plush mascots

Monocle 30 September 2026 7h ago
Western Europe has more scope for soft power – in the form of plush mascots
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Japan has understood the power of a good mascot. An unlikely gathering in Frankfurt shows why Western cities might want to embrace their softer side, too. The post Western Europe has more scope for soft power – in the form of plush mascots appeared first on Monocle .
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