Too unique name is a problem in Japan. I would like to tell you consicely.

1. Too unique names on children
Goya Furukawa
July 3, 2014

2. Too unique names on children
Goya Furukawa
剛 也 古 川
July 3, 2014

3. 光 宙
Too unique names on children

4. 光 宙
Pikachu
Too unique names on children

5. Too unique names on children
My name is Taro Sato

6. Too unique names on children
My name is Taro Sato My name is Pikachu Sato

7. Too unique names on children
My name is Taro Sato My name is Pikachu Sato

8. Cause

9. Cause
- Children : Cute (only when a baby)
- Rule : Once and Forever

10. Regulation on Parents?

11. Regulation on Parents?
Pros
- easily be read and called
- avoid disadvantage in selections

12. Regulation on Parents?
Pros
- easily be read and called
- avoid disadvantage in selections
Cons
- right of parents?
- clear standard? Ex: Ichiro

13. Ichiro
Regulation on Parents?

14. Ichiro
Regulation on Parents?
The name of “Ichiro”
should be given
to the first boy.
But, this “Ichiro” has
an ELDER brother.
(He is the second!)

15. Ichiro
Regulation on Parents?
Jiro
should be

16. Ichiro
Regulation on Parents?
Jiro
should be
Same name
as popular
RAMEN shops

17. Opportunity to rename!

18. Opportunity to rename!
Similar situations
- Change FAMILY name after marriage
- Accepted English name
- Select nationality

19. Opportunity to rename!
Similar situations
- Change FAMILY name after marriage
- Accepted English name
- Select nationality
Cons:Confusing others,
but not so much before adult

20. Conclusion
-Name may be interruption of life
-Rights in both parents and children
-Give children opportunities
to select their names

21. Thank you
Goya