Asano

Asano is a Japanese surname and place name. The most common kanji form is 浅野, meaning “shallow field,” though other spellings such as 麻野 or 安野 exist. The name is used across Japan and by people in many fields.

Notable individuals include Asano Naganori, the daimyo of the Ako Domain, whose treatment and the attack on Kira Yoshinaka catalyzed the Forty-seven Ronin incident, a defining episode in Edo-period literature and theater. In contemporary culture, the actor Tadanobu Asano (born 1973) is internationally recognized for his work in film.

Geographically, Asano is used as a place name in several locations in Japan, including districts and neighborhoods, and may be written with different kanji depending on the locale. The name also appears in fiction and media, where characters named Asano appear in novels, manga, and films, reflecting its status as a common surname.