Kaneko (金 子) is a Japanese surname written with the characters for kane (金, meaning “gold,” “metal,” or “money”) and ko (子, meaning “child”). The name thus carries connotations of a precious or valuable child, echoing the use of ko as a common final element in Japanese given names. Originally a myōji (family name) adopted by samurai and commoners alike during the Edo period, Kaneko remains a relatively common surname in Japan today. Notable Bearers Beyond its linguistic roots, Kaneko is also remembered for Kaneko Seisakusho (also styled as KANE