The Origin of the Mōri Clan Name. A Sengoku daimyō and early modern daimyō. Their ancestor was Suemitsu, son of Ōe no Hiromoto, who resided in Mōri Manor in Sagami Province and adopted the Mōri name. In 1270, Tokichika inherited the position of jitō (land steward) of Yoshida Manor in Aki Province from his … Read More
A country located in central to eastern Europe. It is bordered by five countries: Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, and others. During its transition to a non-socialist new system, it peacefully separated from Czechoslovakia in 1993 to become a new nation. Traditionally an agricultural country, in recent … Read More
One of the Japanese surnames. This surname is relatively common, with 260,000 people bearing it nationwide. Meaning of each character in this surname: “石” (pronounced ishi) → stone “田” (pronounced ta, da) → rice field As basic background, rice farming was Japan’s primary agriculture. Surnames originating from topography This is a toponymic surname meaning … Read More
It is one of Japan’s surnames. Approximately 17,000 Japanese people bear the Nakano surname. This is roughly equivalent to the capacity of the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. It is an alternate kanji form of the surname “Nakano”. Its origin is believed to be a surname originally written as “中野” (Nakano) that was changed … Read More
The surname Abe has three common kanji characters. They are written horizontally in three lines in the center. Regarding their origin, it is thought they all stem from the same root. It is likely that when kanji characters were later assigned to the ancient clan “Abe,” which existed before the introduction of kanji, various … Read More
Main meanings of “Uzumaki” Swirls of water or gas. Swirl-like patterns or shapes. A state where things are intensely clashing and moving. Japanese Surname An extremely rare surname with only about 10 people bearing it nationwide. The origin of the surname written with different kanji characters, “太巻 (Uzumaki)”, is said to be Ayagawa Town … Read More
Abbreviation for Yamanashi Prefecture Yamanashi Prefecture is located almost in the center of Japan. Its prefectural capital is Kofu. It has a basin-like topography, surrounded by many high mountains such as Mount Fuji, the Yatsugatake Mountains, and the Southern Alps. It borders Tokyo Metropolis, Kanagawa Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, Nagano Prefecture, and Saitama Prefecture. The … Read More
Origin of the Domoto Surname The Domoto surname is believed to be derived from place names. It is said to be found in Hyogo Prefecture, Osaka Prefecture, and Wakayama Prefecture, with a distribution in Kitawada, Yamanami Town, Tanba City, Hyogo Prefecture. Surnames originating from place names are said to be very common in the … Read More
Kobayashi is the 9th most common Japanese surname. “Kobayashi” means a small forest, and there are forests that protect houses such as windbreaks and sandbreaks near the village. It is thought that it became a place name and the surname was used. There are some areas where Kobayashi is called “Obayashi”, and if you … Read More
Origin of “Takizawa” It is thought to derive from “a valley with a waterfall.” This stems from people living near a valley with flowing waterfalls adopting the place name “Takizawa,” which then became established as a surname and place name. Place Name Origin In the case of Takizawa City in Iwate Prefecture, it is … Read More
A popular Japanese store that opened in Manila. One of the four types of ramen. Characterized by the spiciness of chili peppers. *This is a work requested and has nothing to do with the product in question. In addition, it may be deleted due to circumstances because it does not have official means.
It is one of the Japanese surnames. Its origin is said to come from the business of selling oil, specifically the shop name “Aburaya” (oil shop). Approximately 4,000 Japanese people bear the Yutani surname. It is a rare surname. It is most commonly found in Osaka Prefecture, Hokkaido, and Toyama Prefecture. Explanation of this … Read More
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
Etymology from Place Names 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 during the Heian period; another originating from Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture (formerly Ohara-go) also during the Heian period; … Read More