If you go to Japan, there’s a chance you might meet someone with an unusual name – such as “Nike,” “Pikachu” or “Pudding.” While still a minority, these names have grown in popularity over recent ...

Whether you have Japanese roots or are in love with the culture, a Japanese boy name could be perfect for your son. From nature-themed names to those associated with Japanese mythology, our list of ...

(TOKYO) — Japan’s cabinet has selected the nation’s 248th era name, part of a tradition dating back to the 7th century: “Reiwa.” Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga announced the name on Monday.

As such names have increased, so has media attention to cases of people unhappy with them. But critics say new rules may infringe on the right to be creative. By Hikari Hida Reporting from Tokyo ...

Previous research has indicated that the rates of common names decreased in Japan between 2004 and 2013, indicating an increase in the tendency to give unique names to babies. However, this finding ...

Cats are beloved in Japan, as they have been for thousands of years. From old mythological tales of feline yokai like the smart shape-shifting bakeneko to the Hello Kitties and lucky maneki-nekos of ...