Japan's Crackdown on 'Shiny' Names Sparks Cultural Reflection
June 03, 2025
June 03, 2025
SYRACUSE, New York, June 3 -- Syracuse University posted the following news:
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Japan's Crackdown on 'Shiny' Names Sparks Cultural Reflection
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In a move that's turning heads both in Japan and abroad, the Japanese government is reportedly cracking down on so-called "shiny" names, unconventional names often inspired by pop culture references like "Pikachu" or "Nike" given to newborns. While so . . .
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Japan's Crackdown on 'Shiny' Names Sparks Cultural Reflection
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In a move that's turning heads both in Japan and abroad, the Japanese government is reportedly cracking down on so-called "shiny" names, unconventional names often inspired by pop culture references like "Pikachu" or "Nike" given to newborns. While so . . .