How shorter names have become common in Japan in recent years How female names that end in -ko used to be more common And much more! Note:Just for the sake of clarity, I’d like to point out that the story of the Furo family name did not occur during the Meiji Period (actually it...
Japanese Princess’s Last Names 22. Naruhito (徳仁) Meaning “Virtue and benevolence.” You have chosen the first name for your child but are facing challenges in finding a suitable last name. Then, Naruhito can be a perfect choice for your princess. As this is the surname of the current...
1. Irezumi (入れ墨), horimono (彫り物), shisei (刺青), and tattoo (タトゥー) everything mean tattoo. These words have different delicate reminders and meanings, but all of them generally mean tattoo. Within the public media, just like the news on TV or in magazines, it’s proper to...
100 Sweet Japanese Girl NamesBy Beth Roberts | Last Updated June 2, 2022 In Japanese culture, it is usual to address adults by their family name, but children are referred to differently. This explains why there are so many charming Japanese baby girl names centered on nature, beauty, and ...
What this means is overcoming adversity builds character and resilience. It’s believed that after a storm, things tend to stand on more solid ground than they did before. Just take the last100 yearsfor example. The people of Japan have endured the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, the nuclear...
To immediately gain a better understanding on the many names that occurs in Japanese pottery and porcelain, I believe this map, that indicates the most common kiln areas (blue names) and cities (names in red), will be helpful.Periods and marks commonly met with...
The old woman is using a broom to sweep away trouble and he carries a rake to rake in good fortune. In Japanese this is also a play of words with “One Hundred Years” (haku > sweeping the floor) and “until 99 years” (kujuku made > kumade, meaning a rake). In Japan, at ...
s name to have an Asian influence but aren’t sure where to start looking, we can help. Here, you’ll find a list of hundreds of cat names organized into categories, including nature, pop culture, and coat color. Read on to start making a shortlist of all the options that you like...
Last updated:May 8th, 2023byJessi Larson Japanese dog names are beautiful, unique, and meaningful – an excellent choice for your dog. You can rest assured that no other pup at the dog park will have the same name! To help you in your search, we’ve compiled an extensive list of popul...
In Japan, the names of most Buddhist temples end with the term JI. Prominent examples include Tōdai-ji, Hōryū-ji, and Kenchō-ji. Less prominent, yet still easily found, are temples with names that end in TERA / DERA, or with names that end with IN. Famous examples include Hase-der...