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

The list of banned names includes Pikachu, from the Pokémon series, Pudding and King. The issue arises because in the Japanese language, names are made of characters called kanji that can be ...

Japan has introduced new rules restricting the use of creative, 'kirakira' (shiny or glittery) names, aiming to alleviate ...

Japan is putting outlandish baby names to rest by cracking down on niche monikers that have become trendy in recent years, such as Pudding, Kitty and Pikachu.

Japan has decided to outlaw overly flashy and unconventional baby names in the country, locally known as ‘Karikari’ names. For decades, parents have been naming their children after taking inspiration ...

Pikachu from Pokémon is one of the cutest anime mascots ever. Yet, many iconic franchise mascots are even more adorable or ...

The original head writer for the Pokémon anime had a particular ending in mind for Ash and Pikachu, and it was a serious ...

Pokemon Go Fest 2025 will introduce some new costumed Pokemon, including multiple designs for Pikachu, and a special one for ...

Look out for Pikachu and friends as the Pokémon Go Road Trip trucks across Europe to a city near you, filled with immersive ...

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Japan introduced a change to its family registry system: from now on, parents must submit not just the kanji (Chinese-origin ...

Japan is said to be one of the friendliest countries in the world. Conde Nast ranked it sixth friendliest with a score of ...