vol.3 // Your one and only JAPANESE NAME!

A project in Tokyo, Japan by TSUTSUYAMA
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We give you Japanese KANJI name characters perfectly fitted on you, based on your personality, beliefs and your future goals!
Backers: 13
Average Pledge Per Backer: ¥3985

Funded: ¥51,809 of ¥50,000
Dates: Jun 5th -> Jul 30th (56 days)
Project By: TSUTSUYAMA
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Latest News

Only 20 hours left !!!!!!

July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Followers! You guys are more than amazing!!! We want to say a big THANK YOU to all of you for your backing and believing our project!! We will contact you with a profile, and can't wait to see what your kanji name characters will look like! Only... (Read More)

3 more days to go!

July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
3 more days to go! We are so excited and also a little sad because this project is ending soon.. We have the perfect Japanese word to express such complicated feelings like we have now. It is “EMOI”. In japanese エモい This is an internet... (Read More)

Quiz!

July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Let me introduce the origins of fish names in kanji character today! Kanji might appear difficult with their numerous strokes, but if we break them down, they often reveal interesting stories. Expand your imagination and read along, thinking about... (Read More)

5 new born names!

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Is the bizarre baby name very popular nowadays? In Japan, we would say Yes, and call it "Kira Kira Name" which is a Japanese word that expresses a beautiful, bright and shining appearance onomatopoeia, and similar meaning to Twinkle Twinkle.  The... (Read More)

If you follow our Instagram, you will receive your name’s “kanji stroke order” with your reward!

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, This is Makoto.   10 days left for the "vol.3 // Your one and only JAPANESE NAME!" project.   We thought of a way for all backers to have fun.   So, here is the announcement of the instagram follow campaign.   If you follow our... (Read More)

Find your roots by Family Name!?

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Our project focuses on first names, but family names are also important in representing oneself. This time, I would like to introduce content that focuses on family names. Japan is known for having a large number of family names compared to other... (Read More)

Makoto' favorite Japanse phrase " Itadaki masu" and "Gochiso sama"

July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
What’s your favorite phrase in Japanese or English? I have two phrases that I really want to introduce to you, which is "itadaki masu" and "gochisou sama." These are greetings say before and after a meal. "itadaki masu" means I will now start... (Read More)

Just one question today!

July 5th - via: kickstarter.com
May your day be filled with beautiful light, laughter, and joy!    Just one question today!    =====   What do you want to do with your Kanji name?    =====   Because we’re sure, each of you has a wonderful story that we... (Read More)

Useful Japanese Word ★

June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Let me introduce an incredibly useful Japanese word that can express any situation: YABAI(ヤバい), pronouncing Ya-Buy.     Originally, yabai meant dangerous or inconvenient, describing situations that are expected to be unfavorable.... (Read More)

JAPANGLISH

June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Do you know what Japanglish is? It literally refers to English words and phrases that are used only in Japan.   Japanese people use many Japanglish without knowing it is incorrect English that are often said as "words that native English speaker... (Read More)

Is kanji like a painting?! Can you understand the meaning even if you can't read it?

June 19th - via: kickstarter.com
In Japan, there are over 100,000 kinds of kanji characters, and not everyone remembers all of them properly.  Japanese learns kanji for 12 years from elementary through high school, but 2,200 characters only. How then, can Japanese handle over... (Read More)

What To Do When You Forgot Someone's Name!

June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Can't Remember the Name, But Recognize their Face?  Here Are Some Fun Tips to Break the Ice!  Especially, ④ is a uniqe Japanese way of breaking trough the awkward situation.    ① Introduce yourself first--One approach is to take the... (Read More)

Try to make meaningful connections

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everybody!  We wanted to share some unique Japanese naming culture when it comes to naming children!    We’ve heard that in America, sometimes people give their children the same name as their parents in hopes that it’ll give them a... (Read More)

Check out our Instagram !!!

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all,   Kicking off "vol.3 // Your one and only JAPANESE NAME!" project, we have created an Instagram account!   We will share meaningful information for you about Japan, and our private stories too perhaps !?     Follow us and leave a comment... (Read More)

Follow us to get more updates!

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Konnichiwa everyone! This is Makoto & Ayaka.   We will continue to regularly share various information about Japan, kanji, and names (including fun trivia too!) on update.   We believe that these updates provide a valuable platform for... (Read More)

Name Trend in Japan!

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Do you know the names in Japan follow trends based on the generation and the background of the era?   For example, when the Japanese baseball player “Ichiro” became famous in Major League Baseball, the name Ichiro became more popular for... (Read More)

What role do names play?

June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, how are you?     This is great article for you to know how the name affect to your personality, ↓↓↓  『How your name affects your personality』... (Read More)

OUR PLAN AFTER THE PROJECT IS SUCCESSFUL ★

June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone,    We've been sharing the joy of japanese cultures belongs to name during the first and second ver, but our challenge has only just begun towards our dream come true.      AFTER THE PROJECT IS SUCCESSFUL,   We will continue to... (Read More)

Profile Details ★

June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We introduce about Profile details today, including the reason why we need and what kind of information we ask you! WHY WE NEED?  The feature of our project is that we don’t just give you the kanji name characters by their sounds, but rather give... (Read More)

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