Who is Uragami from The Master of Go and what is their importance? The_Master_of_Go English & Literature Uragami | The Master of Go

Uragami is the narrator of the novel and the proxy for the author, Kawabata, who actually covered Shusai's final match for a Tokyo newspaper and has novelized an account of his experiences. Uragami is an author and devotee of the game of go, although not of a professional rank. He is friendly with both players and spends time between sessions visiting with them.