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.
Nihonbashi Sakura Festival 2018
As the bitter winter cold subsides and the spring breeze warms the Japanese archipelago, the cherry blossom buds are waking up for this year’s sakura season.
Alternatives to the Cherry Blossom Hanami
Make the most out of your springtime by ditching sakura
Sales of Japanese Sake Soaring Overseas
Breweries join forces to fight the decline of the rice wine
In Defense of “Omotenashi”
Why hating politeness has got the problem wrong