New revisions to the Japan Family Register Act on May 26 limit the use of kirakira baby names, according to the South China Morning Post. This translates to “sparkly,” “shiny,” or ...

The law, which takes effect soon, aims to limit "flashy" names, also known as "kira-kira," following a lengthy debate over how much freedom parents should have when naming their kids.

Japan has officially cracked down on “kirakira” — meaning “shiny” or “glittery” — baby names, with a new law aimed at dimming the dazzle of outlandish monikers like Pikachu, Prince ...

Keidanren, Japan’s largest business lobby, says the status quo “hinders women’s advancement”. Campaigners are not stopping there. They say junking name rules will also help stop uncommon ones dying ...

These names could include anything from Pikachu to Nike, according to CNN. But Japan isn't the only country to have restrictions on baby names.