Hagihara (written: 萩原) is a Japanese surname. It is composed of two elements: hagi (萩) meaning "bush clover" and hara (原) meaning "field, plain", thus literally "bush clover field".Notable BearersNotable individuals with the surname Hagihara include:Shinya Hagihara (born 1971), Japanese footballerTatsuro Hagihara (born 1982), Japanese footballerYusuke Hagihara (1897–1979), Japanese astronomerCultural SignificanceThe name is also remembered in astronomy: the main-belt asteroid 1971 Hagihara was named in honor of Yusuke Hagihara. The surname is common in Japan and reflects the country's traditional connection to nature through its literal meaning.