Kamachi

Kamachi is a Japanese surname and place name. It occurs as a family name in Japan and may appear in the names of places or districts within the country.

Notable references include Kazuma Kamachi (かまち かずま), a Japanese light novel author best known for the Toaru Majutsu no Index (A Certain Magical Index) series, which has been adapted into manga and anime. The name Kamachi is commonly used to refer to the author in English-language sources, and the works bearing the Kamachi attribution have a large international fanbase.

There are several geographic locations in Japan that include Kamachi in their names. The specifics vary by prefecture and city, reflecting Kamachi’s role as a toponymic element in various regional names.

In addition to real-world usage, Kamachi appears as a surname in fictional works and media, where it is used for characters and creators. The name’s prominence in popular culture is largely tied to the Toaru Majutsu no Index series and its related media.