The Japanese government is cracking down on unconventional children’s names – here’s what it means - Government bans ...

Japan has introduced new rules restricting how names are spelled and pronounced. The new regulations, announced last week, aim to quell a growing practice of Japanese parents giving their babies ...

If you go to Japan, there’s a chance you might meet someone with an unusual name – such as “Nike,” “Pikachu” or “Pudding.” ...

Japan has decided to outlaw overly flashy and unconventional baby names in the country, locally known as ‘Karikari’ names.

The South China Morning Post shared that prohibited girls' names may include “Jewel,” “Lovely,” “Kitty” and “Elsa,” while ...

Examples of kirakira names include Pikachu (from "Pokémon") Naiki (like the brand Nike), Kitty (Kitty Chan) and Pū (like ...

Kirakira names have been a thing since the 90s, and they’re controversial in Japan — and, in fact, the government is cracking ...

Japan has introduced new rules restricting the use of creative, 'kirakira' (shiny or glittery) names, aiming to alleviate ...