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") ...

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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), ...

It could be your phone, your car keys, maybe some gum or a bit of loose change. I’ve found that, since moving here, the contents of my ...

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 ...

Fans loved the funny video, as the two Formula E drivers looked hilarious in their Pikachu costumes. A fan came up with a new name for Nico Mueller, writing, “Nicachu looks cute there.” ...

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Read our full commerce guidelines here. Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright's super-cute baby always looks so chic! And it's hardly surprising, having two very stylish parents. The tot, who was born ...