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

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Amid significant salary increases for full-time employees in this year's spring labor negotiations, wage hikes for nonregular ...

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

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

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

Japan Post has announced a ' digital address ... When sending a package, you need to write the postal code and address of the recipient. The address includes the prefecture name, city, town ...

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

At a time when handwritten notes are becoming rare, she reminded people of the charm and power of something as simple as ...

Sony Life Insurance will take measures, including the sale of government bonds it holds, to avoid writedowns in the event ...

The Bucharest public can attend this month a performance of Noh theater, the centuries-old Japanese mask drama, delivered by ...