Rob Goss is a British journalist based in Tokyo. His work has appeared in publications around the globe in media that includes national and international consumer magazines, newspapers, guidebooks, custom publications, and the Web.
A former magazine editor, Rob holds a post-graduate degree in journalism and is a member of the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan. As a correspondent for eFinancialCareers, he also covers financial services jobs and recruitment in Japan. He is always happy to accept new assignments and is able to travel within Japan and overseas.
Travel & Lifestyle
Rob's travel and lifestyle features regularly appear in a variety of international publications, with recent clients including Continental Magazine, The National, Lexus Magazine, Korean Air's Morning Calm, and Beyond. He has also contributed to several guidebooks, including Insight Guides' Asia's Best Hotels & Resorts.
Japan-related Features
Rob has covered topics ranging from homelessness and racial discrimination to master kite makers and bilingual education for numerous publications in Japan and overseas. His recent credits include the South China Morning Post and iNTOUCH.
Editing
Rob's past credits here include almost two years as deputy editor of the Hiragana Times and Elizabeth Ishiyama's book, Sento - The Japanese Public Bath. He also previously copy-edited news articles for The Hokkaido Shimbun Press, Japan.
Reporting & Event Coverage
Rob is also available to cover events and report/comment on breaking news across Japan. Please email with inquiries.