Choosing a Japanese boy name for your new arrival can be the perfect opportunity to reflect his Japanese heritage and honor your culture. There are also an abundance of choices for name ideas with ...

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 ...

Soon-to-be parents looking for unique and meaningful baby names should look to Japan for inspiration. If you want your baby’s name to reflect his or her Japanese heritage, choosing a Japanese baby ...

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 ...