Ken Moriyasu: Bringing Japan's Perspective to International Journalism

On the latest episode of our Foreign Correspondents Talk series, we sit down with Ken Moriyasu, a seasoned reporter and editor with over two decades at Japan's leading financial newspaper, Nikkei, and its English-language publication, Nikkei Asia. With a wealth of experience covering major global beats, Ken has served as a correspondent in cities as diverse as Tokyo, Washington, Cairo, Beijing, Dalian, and New York. Notably, he was also the last journalist to interview Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, a testament to his impactful and dedicated career in journalism. Ken shares insights from his extensive travels and reporting experiences, as well as the unique perspective he brings to international news.

This interview was conducted by journalist Khushboo Razdan, who works for the South China Morning Post.