futaba

Futaba is a Japanese term used as a place name, a surname, and a given name. The meaning depends on the kanji used, but it is commonly associated with elements meaning “two” and “leaves” or other regional readings.

Geographically, Futaba refers to Futaba Town in Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture. Following the 2011 Great East Japan earthquake and the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, parts of Futaba were evacuated and long-term restrictions affected the community; some areas have since reopened while others remain restricted or under monitoring.

In business, Futaba Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of radio control equipment and related electronics. It is widely known for its remote-control transmitters and receivers, as well as servo motors, used in hobbyist RC systems and various industrial applications.

In culture, Futaba is used as a given name in Japan. It appears in fiction as well; for example, Futaba Sakura is a central character in the video game Persona 5, where the name is used for a teenage hacker.

Futaba District is a district of Fukushima Prefecture that includes the town of Futaba, among other municipalities, reflecting the name’s regional usage in northern Honshu.