How Common Are Japanese Names with Six or More Kanji Characters? Examples and Insights

How Common Are Japanese Names with Six or More Kanji Characters? Examples and Insights

Question from Readers:
How rare are Japanese people with surnames or given names that consist of six or more kanji characters? I would appreciate it if you could provide specific examples.

How Rare Are Names with Six or More Kanji Characters?

Recently, while chatting with friends, we got excited discussing how there really are so many variations in Japanese names. I

Understanding the Unique Crescent Shape of Princess Kiko's Smile and Its Emotional Significance

Understanding the Unique Crescent Shape of Princess Kiko’s Smile and Its Emotional Significance

Question from a Reader:
I’m curious about Princess Kiko’s smile. Specifically, I want to know why her eyes take on a crescent shape when she smiles, especially during her characteristic forced smiles. It seems to me that even if I squint my eyes, they don’t form that shape. Can someone explain this to me?

The Depth of Expression in Princess Kiko’s

Impact of Scandals on Masahiro Nakai's Career: Would He Be Commentating MLB Games Today?

Impact of Scandals on Masahiro Nakai’s Career: Would He Be Commentating MLB Games Today?

Question from a reader:
Do you think Nakai-san would have been doing commentary or analysis for today’s Major League opening game if he hadn’t been involved in scandals or retired?

Thoughts on Masahiro Nakai’s Sports Commentary

The question of whether Nakai-san would have been commentating or analyzing today’s Major League opening game if he hadn’t faced scandals or retirement is quite

Remembering Ayumi Ishida: Reflections on the Legacy of a Timeless Icon After Her Passing at 76

Remembering Ayumi Ishida: Reflections on the Legacy of a Timeless Icon After Her Passing at 76

Question from a reader:
How do you feel about the news of Ayumi Ishida’s passing? What thoughts are people holding regarding the news of her death at the age of 76?

About Ayumi Ishida’s Passing

Hearing the news of Ayumi Ishida’s passing has genuinely surprised me. While 76 is not a young age, I believed she still had much to offer.