Masaru Urano

Author

Political junkie born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. When I'm not writing I'm either debating or ranting, depending on your perspective.

White Day, The Day We Become Puppets?

Exploring the history of March 14

Kuiki-gai evacuees, seven years on

Walking the fine line between spirituality and showmanship

Review of Brian Ashcraft’s ‘Japanese Whisky: The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Most Desirable Spirit’

Japanese universities are stifling a generation of dreamers

The high-end shopping complex a year on the Ginza

Kamon specializes in top-quality Wagyu beef

The Tokyo Gallery revives its celebration of Korean avant-garde art

An elegant celebration of the beauty of sakura flowers in Tokyo Midtown

What looks like a collection of ordinary cups is actually a treasure trove of history and art