A Japanese name has a surname (Japanese: 名字) and a given name (Japanese: 名前), there are unusual surnames. Some people share the same surname and given name. Sato (Japanese: 佐藤), is the most famous surname. Suzuki and Tanaka are also common family names in Japan.
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