Himura is a Japanese surname composed of two elements: hi meaning "scarlet, dark red" and mura meaning "town, village." It can also be written with the character 日村, where the initial character means "sun" or "day". Notable Bearers Notable individuals with this surname include Yūki Himura (born 1972), a Japanese comedian and member of the comedic duo Bakushō Mondai. Fictional Characters In popular culture, Himura is most famously associated with Rurouni Kenshin: Himura Kenshin and his son Himura Kenji carry the name. Additionally, Himura Izumi appears in Rachel Caine's novel Ink and Bone, and Rei Himura and Geten appear in My Hero Academia. Distribution Himura is relatively uncommon surname in Japan, with its bearers found mainly in various regions, though no specific concentration is well-documented. Meaning: "scarlet village" Origin: Japanese Type: Surname Usage Regions: Japan