Justin McCurry

GlobalPost

Justin McCurry is GlobalPost correspondent for Japan in Tokyo. He also reports for the Guardian and Observer newspapers in London. He contributes to the Lancet medical journal and several other publications in Japan and the UK, and reports from Japan for radio stations in France, the UK, Ireland and New Zealand. Justin graduated from the London School of Economics and later gained an master's degree in Japanese studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London University. He spent several years working as a copy editor and reporter for the Daily Yomiuri in Osaka before joining the Guardian full time in 2003.

Japan: Sushi market breaks records (VIDEO)

May 13, 2017Lifestyle

A 269-kilogram tuna that sold at auction in Tokyo this morning for a record $736,000.

North Korea bulks up its military: report

May 13, 2017Politics

North Korean nuclear blast rumors

May 13, 2017Conflict

Japan: no new executions

May 13, 2017Lifestyle

Whale meat comes between Australia and Japan (VIDEO)

May 13, 2017Lifestyle

North Koreans not defectors, says Japan

May 13, 2017Politics

Unexpected agreement between Tokyo and Pyongyang over a group of North Koreans.

North Korea: Amnesty announced for political prisoners

May 13, 2017Politics

Amnesties like the one announced today usually take place during auspicious moments in the country’s political calendar.

Japan: anti-whaling activists released without charge

May 13, 2017Politics

A polite end to the blight on an otherwise healthy relationship between Japan and Australia.

North Korea embalms Kim Jong Il, hopes for successful transition

May 13, 2017Lifestyle

And if that doesn’t work, it’s to the labor camps for those who don’t mourn sufficiently.

North Korea: Aid for nuclear deal?

May 13, 2017Politics

This week North Korea said it would suspend its nuclear program, if Washington showed a little goodwill.