A Personal Journey Into Japan

Discover Your Japanese Name

Find a Japanese name shaped by your personality, with kanji, meaning, and pronunciation.

Free · 3 minutes · No sign-up

Find My Japanese Name

Flagship Experience

NamesFree3 min · 7 questions

What Would Your Japanese Name Be?

Discover the Japanese name that matches your personality — complete with kanji, meaning and pronunciation.

Find My Japanese Name

na — name

Explore More of Japan

FoodFree2 min · 7 questions

Which Japanese Food Matches You?

Discover the Japanese food that matches your taste.

Find My Japanese Food

aji — taste

CitiesFree2 min · 7 questions

Which Japanese City Fits You?

Discover the Japanese city that matches your personality.

Find My Japanese City

to — city

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This Month in Japan

July

Midsummer

Summer arrives in earnest: festival music in the streets, wishes tied to bamboo for Tanabata, and hot, humid days made for shaved ice.

Nature

Lotus flowers in the morning · Cicada song · Lush green landscapes

Events

Gion Matsuri — Kyoto, usually throughout July, with grand processions mid-month

Tanabata (Star Festival) — Nationwide, usually around July 7 (August in some regions)

Dates vary each year — check official sites before visiting.

Seasonal food

Cold soba and somen noodles · Unagi (grilled eel) · Kakigori shaved ice

Typical temperatures in Tokyo

23–31°CVaries by region.

What to wear

Light, breathable clothing · A hat and sun protection

Travel tip

Carry water, rest in the shade, and be ready for sudden evening showers.

Typical patterns, not forecasts — conditions vary greatly between Hokkaido and Okinawa.

How It Works

Answer

Seven quiet questions about who you are — no sign-up, about three minutes.

Discover

Meet your Japanese name: first its sound, then the kanji chosen for you.

Keep

Learn what it means, how to say it, and the story written in each character.

Our Craft

“Culture travels best in a whisper — through meaning, not souvenirs.”

Shiromineis a small studio sharing Japanese culture with the world — quietly, carefully, and without clichés. We begin with names: what they mean, how they are written, and the stories they carry.