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

Japan is changing its rules for baby names, disallowing parents to name their kids like Pikachu or Nike. Starting Monday, the ...

The South China Morning Post shared that prohibited girls' names may include “Jewel,” “Lovely,” “Kitty” and “Elsa,” while boys' names “Prince,” “Naruto,” “Pikachu” and “Naiki” (pronounced like "Nike") ...

In an effort to restore clarity and order to the naming system, the Japanese government has amended the Family Registry Act ... Among the more eyebrow-raising examples Pikachu (Pokémon), Naiki (Nike), ...

Parents in Japan are about to face some new hurdles when naming their children. A new crackdown means that names considered "kira-kira" or "flashy" won't be accepted, despite how cute they sound.

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

Examples of kirakira names include Pikachu (from "Pokémon") Naiki (like the brand Nike), Kitty (Kitty Chan) and Pū (like ...

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