Hepburn Romaji Deemed Standard for Japanese Words, Names; Change from Kunrei Style to Be Implemented in Fiscal 2026

The Yomiuri Shimbun
14:32 JST,
December 23, 2025
The government has decided to make the Hepburn style of romaji, or romanized Japanese, the official standard for the nation, instead of the kunrei style now in use.
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