About Julia Olsson

I am a doctoral student at the Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies at Lund University, focusing on depopulation and vacant houses in rural Japan. I contribute as a host to the Nordic Asia Podcast.

Doctoral student in East and South-East Asian Studies
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NBN Episodes hosted by Julia:

Tourism and a Kyoto in Flux: A Conversation with Dr. Chiara Rita Napolitano

December 22, 2025

Tourism and a Kyoto in Flux

Chiara Rita Napolitano
Hosted by Julia Olsson

In today’s episode Julia Olsson continues her talk with Dr. Chiara Rita Napolitano from last episode, and they discuss the issue of overtourism and it…

Machiya, Seikatsu Bunka, and Changing Domestic Culture in the Japanese Urban Environment

December 15, 2025

Machiya, Seikatsu Bunka, and Changing Domestic Culture in the Japanese Urban Environment

Chiara Rita Napolitano
Hosted by Julia Olsson

Kyoto is known as a pinnacle of Japanese history and culture, drawing visitors of more than double its resident population many times over every year.…

Threats to Academic Freedom in Thailand

December 20, 2024

Threats to Academic Freedom in Thailand

Julia Olsson and Karin Zackari
Hosted by Julia Olsson

What are the threats to academic freedom in Thailand? Why does the freedom of scholars and students matter for society at large and how are the attack…