Shibuya exists both as a place name and as a surname. Shibuya as a place name (Tokyo) A ward located in the southwest of Tokyo’s 23 wards. In 1932 (Showa 7), the three towns of Shibuya, Sendagaya, and Yoyohata in Toyotama District merged to form Shibuya Ward. Regarding the station itself, in March 2013, … Read More
A daimyo family of the Azuchi-Momoyama period. It began when Hideyoshi was appointed Grand Minister of State in 1586 and granted the Toyotomi surname. History of the Toyotomi Clan Hideyoshi, originally from the Kinoshita clan of Owari Province, became a senior retainer of Oda Nobunaga and changed his surname to Hashiba in 1573 (Tenshō … Read More
This word has two main uses. One is to mean “forest.” There is a kanji character using the character for “Ki” (木) that means “Hayashi” (林). Both “森” and ‘林’ mean “forest,” but those who realize that the different kanji characters actually mean different things are very astute. In Japanese, “林” refers to a … Read More
Hello, Mr. Morita. This is an explanation of the origin of the surname Morita, which is shared by your ancestors and friends. Found nationwide, particularly common in Aomori, Toyama, and Tottori Prefectures. Shared lineage with the Morita clan. Derived from the auspicious character “盛” (prosperity) and “田” (field). The Morita family of Aomori Prefecture: … Read More
Honda is the 130th common Japanese surname. Hello, Mr. Honda. This is an explanation of the origin of the surname Honda, which is shared by your ancestors and friends. Topography. From the main rice field. It was located in the eastern part of Kagoshima Prefecture (formerly Osumi Province) during the Nanbokucho Period. It is … Read More
Hello, Mr. Yoshida. This is an explanation of the origin of the surname Yoshida, which is shared by your ancestors and friends. There are two main theories regarding the origin of the name: one is based on the place name, and the other is derived from “Yoshida,” which refers to rice fields with positive … Read More
Description for Rurgatory. The “Rengoku” isn’t just a character from the manga or anime. One refers to the place or state In Christian doctrine, the place and state where souls who have committed venial sins—not severe enough to warrant hell but not yet worthy of heaven—undergo purification through suffering while awaiting the Last Judgment. … Read More
Hello, Mr. Kimura. This is an explanation of the origin of the surname Kimura, which is shared by your ancestors and friends. Multiple theories exist regarding the origin of the name “Kimura,” including: – Deriving from a place name meaning “village where trees grow thickly” – Being related to the historically known Ashikaga clan … Read More
Hello, Mr. Toyoda(Toyota). This is an explanation of the origin of the surname Toyoda(Toyota), which is shared by your ancestors and friends. This kanji generally has two different readings. Since it cannot be determined from the kanji alone, you need to rely on the furigana or context in conversation to determine the correct reading. … Read More
Hello, Mr. Sato. This is an explanation of the origin of the surname Sato, which is shared by your ancestors and friends. The surname Sato is said to have started with the gift of Kamatari Nakatomi (Mr. Fujiwara) from Emperor Tenchi, and the name of Sato by the descendant of Hidesato Fujiwara, Kinkiyo Saemonnojo. … Read More
Hello, Mr. Yamamoto. This is an explanation of the origin of the surname Yamamoto, which is shared by your ancestors and friends. It refers to the “foot of the mountain” and is named as a place name in such a place. And the house that settled in the Yamamoto place name gave the surname … Read More
Hello, Mr. Nagata. This is an explanation of the origin of the surname Nagata, which is shared by your ancestors and friends. Their origins seem to differ depending on the era and location. Origin of this surname It is generally thought to derive from words meaning “endlessly spreading rice fields” or “long rice fields,” … Read More
1. It is a city located in the center region of Nagano prefecture. 2. Matsumoto is the 15th most common Japanese surname. There are about 620,000 people in Japan. It is as large as the population of Portland, Oregon. The most popular existing castle is Matsumoto Castle. It is located in Matsumoto City, also … Read More
Hello, Mr. Inoue. This is an explanation of the origin of the surname Inoue, which is shared by your ancestors and friends. Inoue is the 16th most common Japanese surname. The etymology is on the well. Around the well. Since the well was an important base of life in ancient times, it is said … Read More
A monster monkey that appears in a Chinese feature novel “Saiyuki”. It was born from stone, learned the art of change and the art of Kintoun and made threatening heaven, and it was taken over by Nyorai (Budda). After that, he was rescued by Genjo Sanzo who would like to take a script to … Read More