The Japanese government has introduced new regulations to limit the use of unconventional and flashy “kirakira” baby names, such as “Pikachu,” “Pudding,” and “Nike.” These names, which often feature ...

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

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

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 ...

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Still, many of the major Japanese whisky brands were already compliant with the regulations and continue to be, which is a good thing for both consumers and producers. Now, a new logo has been ...

The Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association (JSLMA) has announced the adoption of a new logo to reinforce its industry standards regarding whisky production, first established in February 2021.