
Place names and environments as origins The place name “Aoki” exists in numerous locations nationwide, giving rise to “Aoki” clans that adopted these names in various regions. Place names like ‘Aoki’ exist throughout Japan, including in Kanagawa Prefecture, Fukuoka Prefecture, and Niigata Prefecture, each serving as the origin of the “Aoki” surname. Another theory … Read More

Hello, Mr. Ohara. This is an explanation of the origin of the surname Ohara, which is shared by your ancestors and friends. Most surnames of this type likely derive from place names of the time, with locations and eras overlapping. Among these theories are: one originating from Ohara in Kōka-chō, Kōka City, Shiga Prefecture … Read More

This is a photo of a shrine in a certain region of Japan. The snow has erased the footprints of visitors, turning the surroundings white and silent, and washing away all color. Perhaps it was taken after a winter festival. Traces of the lively atmosphere remain in the lanterns hanging from the trees. It’s … Read More






