Dr Anoma van der Veere is the Japan Correspondent for NOS (Netherlands Public Broadcasting) and NRC newspaper, based in Tokyo, where he covers Japan across television, radio, and print media. He is the first international correspondent of Asian descent in Dutch public broadcasting, holding both Dutch and Thai nationality. In his role, he is responsible for general news coverage, while his personal interests lie in international relations, climate change, and disaster resilience.
Following a Master’s degree at Leiden University and an exchange at Keio University, he decided to pursue a PhD in Japan. He earned his doctorate from Osaka University in 2022 with the support of a MEXT scholarship. He now also serves as a Senior Researcher at the Leiden Asia Centre, Leiden University, focusing on Modern Asia with a specialisation in Japan.
Anoma is also a (remote) university lecturer at Maastricht University (The Netherlands), and teaches media and communication subjects at Tama University (Japan). He continues to teach and conduct research in order to maintain a connection with the academic world. He feels there is a disconnect between scientific knowledge and the general public, and believes the media plays a significant role in bridging this gap. His dual engagement in journalism and academia allows him to bring the right people together at the right moments, when possible.
