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.” ...

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

Japan has introduced new rules on the names parents can give their children with restrictions on the pronunciation of kanji ...

Changes aim to standardise pronunciation of kanji characters and officials can refuse to accept a name deemed to negatively ...