Japan to limit glitzy names
Japan sets rules on name readings to curb flashy 'kirakira names'
The Mainichi Japan (May 25, 2025)
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan will impose rules on Monday on how children's names in Chinese characters are pronounced, amid growing concern over what are known as "kirakira names" — flashy or unusual readings that have stirred debate.
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