Article
From ‘Kasai’ to ‘Kitty,’ Japanese-style ‘sparkling’ names gaining popularity overseas
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260827/p2a/00m/0li/013000c
Discussion questions
- What is your impression of unique, or non-traditional, names that have become popular in recent years?
- Were you aware that Japanese derived names are becoming popular in many western countries? What is your impression of this?
- What are the pros and cons of giving a child a more non-traditional sounding name?
- Do you think parents should be more thoughtful of the name they give their child?
- Do you think it’s the responsibility of the government to regulate names? Why or why not?
- What is the strangest name you’ve ever heard of in Japan? Or in the world?
