Koji facts for kids

The word Koji (sometimes spelled Kōji, Kohji, or Kouji) has several different meanings, especially in Japanese culture. It can be a popular name, a special ingredient in food, or even a type of fruit! Let's explore what "Koji" can refer to.

What Koji Can Mean

Koji as a Name

• Kōji is a common boy's name in Japan. Many famous people have this name.

Koji in History

• Kōji was also the name for two different time periods, or eras, in Japanese history:
  • The Kōji era (康治) lasted from 1142 to 1144. This was during Japan's Heian period.
  • Another Kōji era (弘治) happened much later, from 1555 to 1558. This was during the Muromachi period.

Koji as a Fruit

• The Koji orange is a special type of citrus fruit that comes from Japan. It's known for its unique taste.

Koji in Food

• Koji (food) refers to special molds, like Aspergillus oryzae. These molds are super important for making many traditional Japanese foods. They help ferment ingredients to create things like soy sauce, miso, and sake.

Koji in Technology

• Koji is the name of a computer program. It helps build software packages called RPM packages for the Fedora project. Fedora is a type of computer operating system.
• Koji is also an online tool. It helps people create interactive content, like games or apps, easily. This tool was made by a company called GoMeta.

Koji in Music

• Andrew Koji Shiraki (born in 1987) is a singer and songwriter. He is known by his stage name, Koji.

See also

• Kojii is a music project created by Kojii Helnwein.
• Coji-Coji (コジコジ) is a Japanese anime series. Its name is sometimes written as Koji Koji.