World No ‘Pikachu’: Why is Japan at war against unconventional, ‘glittery’ names? | Government News by Ibrahim Khalil - World Editor June 3, 2025 by Ibrahim Khalil - World Editor June 3, 2025 Japan has introduced new rules restricting how names are spelled and pronounced. The new regulations, announced last week, aim to quell a growing practice of Japanese parents giving their babies … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail