Foreigner's Name Change into Kanji through Speech Recognition "My name is" α version released

Michael & Michael (headquartered in Suginami-ku, Tokyo; Shuko Kitagawa, President) released an alpha version of "My name is" on January 1, 2024, which allows foreign customers to create their own special kanji names.

My name is" Kanji name service for foreigners

My name is" is a service that allows foreign customers to input their names by voice on the website, convert them into "hiragana," and then convert the converted "hiragana" into the kanji of their choice.

No application installation is required. It can be accessed anytime from anywhere in the world as long as there is an Internet connection.

The created kanji names can also be purchased as embroidered products such as T-shirts, caps, and key chains.

『My name is』

https://mynameis.shop/

『Japanese Embroidery embroidery store』

https://mynameis.base.ec/

【Service Overview】

My name is" is a service that changes foreign names into kanji through voice recognition.

Since "Michael" can be read either as "Michael" or "Michel," it is difficult to tell which way to read a name just by typing it in English. Therefore, we have developed and released an α version of a service that uses voice input to create a name with the kanji of your choice.

【Background of development】

As the new coronavirus infection is being contained, the number of foreign tourists is increasing. As a result, foreign students and tourists coming to Japan are paying more and more attention to Japanese culture. It is not uncommon to see foreigners who are familiar with Japan making Senja-fuda, a type of Japanese nameplate with their own name applied to it, or having it tattooed on their bodies.

However, "Michael" can be read either as "Michael" or "Michel," so it is not always possible to find the correct Kanji reading of one's name. Therefore, we have developed and released an alpha version of a service that allows users to create names with their favorite kanji characters using voice input.

【Features of the service】

1. hiragana conversion by voice input

Simply type in your name with your voice and it will be converted into hiragana.

2. Select the kanji of your choice

You can create your own name by selecting your favorite kanji from the changed hiragana. 

3. check the meaning of the characters

When you select a kanji, the meaning of the kanji is also displayed, so you can choose the kanji with the meaning you like. This prevents you from choosing by design and ending up with a meaning you did not expect.

4. integration with Japanese tradition

 The selected kanji name is offered as embroidery or products. You can feel the traditional Japanese culture.

Choose your favorite Kanji characters

Kanji name cap

【Purpose of the service】

As the number of foreigners visiting Japan increases, we aim to express their names in a uniquely Japanese way and help them better understand Japanese culture.

【We are looking for partner companies】

We are also looking for companies that can handle this service. We will do the embroidery and guarantee high quality products.

【Future plans】

Currently, the characters that can be selected by voice conversion are in units of one character. We are considering the use of AI to improve the usability of the system in the future.