Osato

Osato is a Japanese surname that is occasionally used as a given name. It is borne by individuals of Japanese heritage and by people in diaspora communities around the world. The meaning of Osato depends on the kanji used to write it; as with many Japanese names, different character combinations can convey different nuances, often related to concepts such as origin, birthplace, or lineage.

Osato appears in various works of fiction as well. In the James Bond film You Only Live Twice, a character named Osato is the head of the Osato Chemical Company, illustrating how the name has been used in Western media to evoke a Japanese corporate milieu.

Variations in romanization include Osato and Ōsato, reflecting the long vowel sound in Japanese. The name is relatively uncommon outside Japan but continues to be encountered in Japanese communities and in media.