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Originally Posted by blimp
nyororin,
i thought that requirement was removed? (no, i do not know hence the question mark).
the funny thing is that japanese ppl don't have to have a kanji name. which makes me wonder if you can change back to your original name after you have become japanese.
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I was told that it still has to follow Japanese naming conventions. That doesn`t mean that you`ll have to make a kanji name, necessarily, it just has to fall within the limits of the same rules all other Japanese have to follow with their names. Length, use of certain characters, etc etc.
Makes complete sense to me, as you are joining the ranks so should not really be expecting special treatment.
I have to say I don`t really know about the family name - I don`t think I asked in detail as that isn`t an issue in my case. However, I imagine it is the same - if you couldn`t change your family name to it as a native Japanese citizen then you can`t keep it as a newly naturalized one.