This article examines the Japanese name system, which is one of the oldest and most complex in the world. It explains that traditionally, a person's family name comes first followed by their given name, but some families may choose to reverse this order. It also discusses that it is possible for Japanese people to have two first names - one from each parent - although it isn't very common these days. Examples of famous people with two first names are provided along with advice on how to choose a baby name in Japan.