Sakura Godber’s first instinct when considering baby names for her son in 2012 was to lean toward more Western names. Her own ...

Ao and Rin were the most popular names given to boys and girls, respectively, in Japan between January and September this ...

Japanese names are rich in meaning and can be an incredible choice for parents looking for a unique name idea or looking to honor their heritage. These ideas offer flexibility and a timeless appeal ...

Looking for a name for your baby girl that's inspired by the culture and history of Japan? We have 150 Japanese girl names for you to choose from, from the country's most popular names to some more ...

They welcomed the baby boy on Feb. 2, 2022 ... Derivation and meaning: The name Fūjin comes from Japanese mythology, where ...

Japan is the only nation where married couples must use the same surname. Critics say it violates women’s rights and, unless the rule is scrapped, all Japanese could be surnamed Sato in 500 year ...

One name choice in Japan in 1994 was so controversial, it led to a heated debate in a Japanese Cabinet meeting. A family decided they wanted to call their baby boy Akuma - which literally means devil.

The Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden in Oita welcomed a baby “Nihonzaru” (Japanese macaque ... the zoo holds a public contest to name the first baby monkey born each year.

LOS ANGELES & TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The TCW Group, a leading global asset management firm, announced today the appointment of David Kim as Managing Director and Head of TCW Japan. He is based in ...

Women's rights advocates in Japan have struggled for decades for the right of married couples to have different last names. Japan is the only country where they're required to use one surname ...

Japan is the only nation where married couples must use the same surname. Critics say it violates women’s rights and, unless the rule is scrapped, all Japanese could be surnamed Sato in 500 years.