Masaru Urano

Political junkie born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. When I'm not writing I'm either debating or ranting, depending on your perspective.
Kagura: Theater from Heaven Joins the UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List - Metropolis Japan

Kagura: Theater from Heaven Joins the UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Kagura, a variant of Shinto theater, may not be as well known to foreigners as kabuki and noh
Japanese Whisky - Metropolis Japan

Japanese Whisky

Review of Brian Ashcraft's 'Japanese Whisky: The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Most Desirable Spirit'
White Day, The Day We Become Puppets? - Metropolis Japan

White Day, The Day We Become Puppets?

Exploring the history of March 14
Lesser Known Social Ills in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Lesser Known Social Ills in Japan

What are some lesser known social ills that exist in Japan?
The Misunderstood Victims - Metropolis Japan

The Misunderstood Victims

Kuiki-gai evacuees, seven years on
There’s No Business Like Noh Business - Metropolis Japan

There’s No Business Like Noh Business

Walking the fine line between spirituality and showmanship
Don’t Kill the Idealists - Metropolis Japan

Don’t Kill the Idealists

Japanese universities are stifling a generation of dreamers
Ginza Six Anniversary - Metropolis Japan

Ginza Six Anniversary

The high-end shopping complex a year on the Ginza
The Imperial’s High-End Teppanyaki - Metropolis Japan

The Imperial’s High-End Teppanyaki

Kamon specializes in top-quality Wagyu beef
Korea: Five Artists, Five Hinsek – White - Metropolis Japan

Korea: Five Artists, Five Hinsek – White

The Tokyo Gallery revives its celebration of Korean avant-garde art
Midtown Blossom 2018 - Metropolis Japan

Midtown Blossom 2018

An elegant celebration of the beauty of sakura flowers in Tokyo Midtown
The Beauty of Airplane Cups - Metropolis Japan

The Beauty of Airplane Cups

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