Choosing a name for your new furry friend is an exciting first step in pet ownership. If you have an admiration for Japanese culture, selecting a Japanese name for your dog can be a meaningful way to ...

Tokyo (CNN) — If you go to Japan, there’s a chance you might meet someone with an unusual name – such as “Nike,” “Pikachu” or “Pudding.” While still a minority, these names have grown in popularity ...

Cats are beloved in Japan, as they have been for thousands of years. From old mythological tales of feline yokai like the smart shape-shifting bakeneko to the Hello Kitties and lucky maneki-nekos of ...

(TOKYO) — Japan’s cabinet has selected the nation’s 248th era name, part of a tradition dating back to the 7th century: “Reiwa.” Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga announced the name on Monday.