Alain Julian is a cultural anthropologist and philosopher. His work explores how people in modern societies grapple with isolation, the loss of meaning, and the search for connection.

Drawing on extended fieldwork in Japan, he writes about the phenomenon of hikikomori and the wider social, cultural and spiritual questions it raises.

In his essays and forthcoming book, Alain combines ethnography, philosophy, and reflections on Japanese culture to illuminate the challenges of modern life and the possibilities of renewal. He is available for lectures, interviews, and collaborations.