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Originally Posted by minminRW
Nagoyankee,
I dont think so, every spcial readings of Japanese human name can be read after second time and furigana is not so corny.
Kilegoetz,
Like I said, I dont agree that it is stupid.
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Famous people's obscure names become part of the national vernacular when they become famous. At first many Japanese had a hard time with the obscure Okinawa names during the Okinawa singer boom that began in the early to mid 90s, but now names like 安室 奈美恵 are read easily. Why? Because she is one of the most famous and popular singers of the two decades. Furigana is common on business cards when names aren't obvious.
And regarding your last comment, it isn't stupid, it just isn't Japanese. Imagine if Ichiro Suzuki declared his name was now "Robert". How do you think Americans would react? Does it still sound not stupid?