It was announced that Hiragana Keyakizaka46 would receive a new name, this time Hinatazaka46.
It was no doubt a challenge for those not familiar with Hiragana Keyakizaka46, many who were confused that there were two Keyakizaka46 groups, one spelled in hiragana and the other in kanji. If one type the name in English, often the kanji-based Keyakizaka46 would show up on browsers.
But to avoid confusion, Hiragana Keyakizaka46 will now be officially known as Hinatazaka46.
Also, unlike Keyakizaka46 which is based in Keyakizaka area in Roppongi, Hinatazaka46’s Hinatazaka does not exist in Tokyo. In fact, the zaka is for Hyugazaka based in Mita, Minato ward in Tokyo.
The announcement of the name change was made on SHOWROOM.