Announcement about recruitment of the name of 1999 JU₃

1999 JU₃ is a minor planet, which is a target of HAYABUSA2.
HAYABUSA2 will reach 1999 JU₃ in June or July 2018, and return to the Earth in 2020 with sample of 1999 JU₃.

Please name 1999 JU₃ according to the naming rules of minor planets.
https://www.iau.org/public/themes/naming/#minorplanets
In addition to general rules, Near Earth Objects are generally given mythological names.

Following is a list of minor planet names.
Minor Planet Names: Alphabetical List
http://www.minorplanetcenter.net/iau/lists/MPNames.html

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