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Japan Cracks Down on ‘Sparkly’ Baby Names: Unusual Name Trend Sparks Global Debate

Name: Japan Cracks Down on ‘Sparkly’ Baby Names: Unusual Name Trend Sparks Global Debate
Uploaded: 2025-06-01T11:59
Channel: NBC Palm Springs
Description: Japan is stepping in to curb the rise of “kirakira” (sparkly) baby names, pushing back against unconventional pronunciations. Could this trend invite harassment?

By: Fred Roggin

June 1, 2025

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