Edomoji
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are Japan
ese lettering styles, which were invented for advertising in the Edo period
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The main styles of Edomoji include Kanteiryū, Yosemoji, Kagomoji, Higemoji, Chōchinmoji and Kakuji .
and rakugo
. Invented by , the name derives from Okazaki's nickname, .
(Japanese theater)". A combination of kanteiryū and chōchinmoji, it was used for posters and flyers.
and ramune
signs as well as being a common style for sake labels.
Style of lettering used for sumo
wrestling advertisements and programmes.
(hanging paper lanterns), such as the ones commonly seen outside a yakitori
stand in Japan.
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Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese lettering styles, which were invented for advertising in the Edo period
Edo period
The , or , is a division of Japanese history which was ruled by the shoguns of the Tokugawa family, running from 1603 to 1868. The political entity of this period was the Tokugawa shogunate....
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The main styles of Edomoji include Kanteiryū, Yosemoji, Kagomoji, Higemoji, Chōchinmoji and Kakuji .
Kanteiryū (勘亭流)
This style is used for publicity and programmes for arts like kabukiKabuki
is classical Japanese dance-drama. Kabuki theatre is known for the stylization of its drama and for the elaborate make-up worn by some of its performers.The individual kanji characters, from left to right, mean sing , dance , and skill...
and rakugo
Rakugo
is a Japanese verbal entertainment. The lone sits on the stage, called the . Using only a paper fan and a small cloth as props, and without standing up from the seiza sitting position, the rakugo artist depicts a long and complicated comical story...
. Invented by , the name derives from Okazaki's nickname, .
Yosemoji (寄席文字)
The name yosemoji literally means "letters for yoseYose
You may also be looking for the Hebrew name Yose; see Jose. is a Japanese language term used in the board game go in connection with go endgame plays...
(Japanese theater)". A combination of kanteiryū and chōchinmoji, it was used for posters and flyers.
Kagomoji (篭文字)
This name literally means "cage letters". The characters are thick and square in shape. It is usually used in inverted form or sometimes as an outline.Higemoji (髭文字)
These characters have little "whiskers" on them. This style is used for kakigōriKakigori
is a Japanese shaved ice dessert flavored with syrup and condensed milk.Popular flavors include: strawberry, cherry, lemon, green tea, grape, melon, "Blue Hawaii," sweet plum, and colorless syrup. Some shops provide colorful varieties by using two or more different syrups. To sweeten kakigōri,...
and ramune
Ramune
is a carbonated soft drink originally sold in Japan which was introduced in Kobe by Alexander Cameron Sim.-Bottle design:Ramune is widely known for the distinctive design of its bottle, often called Codd-neck bottles after the inventor, Hiram Codd. They are made of glass and sealed with a marble;...
signs as well as being a common style for sake labels.
Sumōmoji (相撲文字)
Style of lettering used for sumo
Sumo
is a competitive full-contact sport where a wrestler attempts to force another wrestler out of a circular ring or to touch the ground with anything other than the soles of the feet. The sport originated in Japan, the only country where it is practiced professionally...
wrestling advertisements and programmes.
Chōchinmoji (提灯文字)
These characters are the ones used on chōchinPaper lantern
Paper lanterns come in various shapes and sizes, as well as various methods of construction. In their simplest form, they are simply a paper bag with a candle placed inside, although more complicated lanterns consist of a collapsible bamboo or metal frame of hoops covered with tough paper.-In Asian...
(hanging paper lanterns), such as the ones commonly seen outside a yakitori
Yakitori
, grilled chicken, is commonly a Japanese type of skewered chicken. The term Yakitori can also refer to skewered food in general. Kushiyaki , is a formal term that encompasses both poultry and non-poultry items, skewered and grilled...
stand in Japan.
Kakuji (角字)
This very heavy, rectangular style is used for making sealSeal (device)
A seal can be a figure impressed in wax, clay, or some other medium, or embossed on paper, with the purpose of authenticating a document ; but the term can also mean the device for making such impressions, being essentially a mould with the mirror image of the design carved in sunken- relief or...
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