menu_open Columnists
Julian Ryall

Julian Ryall

Deutsche Welle

We use cookies to provide some features and experiences in QOSHE

More information  .  Close

Annoying or background noise? Japan’s sound trucks on full blast at election time

It starts as a distant series of distorted notes, carried on the wind through Tokyo’s suburbs. Gradually, it comes closer and the noise builds....

06.02.2026 200

South China Morning Post

Julian Ryall

Japan: Passing on the pain of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

As Japan marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bomb attacks, a new generation of storytellers is stepping up to preserve the memories of survivors...

07.08.2025 150

Deutsche Welle

Julian Ryall

What is behind the rise of the 'Japanese First' far-right?

Sanseito, a new far-right party with a charismatic leader, Sohei Kamiya, came up big in Japan's parliamentary election by running on an...

23.07.2025 100

Deutsche Welle

Julian Ryall

Japan: Far-right parties play immigration card ahead of vote

As Japan prepares to vote for the House of Councilors, right-wing politicians are challenging PM Shigeru Ishiba over immigration. They complain of...

20.07.2025 100

Deutsche Welle

Julian Ryall

Japan decries China threat after string of risky encounters

Japan's defense officials have warned China's intensifying military activities could "seriously impact" its security, while also using their...

18.07.2025 100

Deutsche Welle

Julian Ryall

Japan steps up earthquake, tsunami defenses amid quake swarm

Authorities have evacuated dozens of people from remote islands in southern Japan that have been shaken by over 1,700 tremors in recent weeks.

13.07.2025 150

Deutsche Welle

Julian Ryall

Did South Korea's ex-leader try to goad North into conflict?

Prosecutors have reportedly found evidence that former president Yoon Suk Yeol deployed drones over Pyongyang. Experts say it may have been a bid to...

08.07.2025 100

Deutsche Welle

Julian Ryall

After US bombs Iran, North Korea watches closely

Pyongyang has shared weapons technology and underground construction know-how with Tehran. Now, it will want to know how it can best protect itself...

26.06.2025 100

Deutsche Welle

Julian Ryall

Is North Korea boosting its nuclear capabilities?

North Korea is building a new facility at its Yongbyon nuclear complex that is similar to a known uranium enrichment site, says the International...

19.06.2025 100

Deutsche Welle

Julian Ryall

South Korea: Can new president end 'revenge politics'?

Each of the previous six South Korean presidents has faced criminal investigations during or after leaving office. President Lee had promised to break...

13.06.2025 90

Deutsche Welle

Julian Ryall