Edomoji

Edomoji (江戸文字 : えどもじ) are Japanese lettering styles, which were invented for advertising in the Edo period. The main styles of Edomoji include Kanteiryū, Yosemoji, Kagomoji, Higemoji, Chōchinmoji and Kakuji.

Kanteiryū

Kanteiryū (勘亭 (かんてい)流 (りゅう)) is a style is used for publicity and programmes for arts like kabuki and rakugo. Invented by Okazakiya Kanroku (岡崎屋 勘六), the name derives from Okazaki's nickname, kantei (勘亭).

Yosemoji

The name Yosemoji (寄席文字 (よせもじ)) literally means "letters for yose (Japanese theater)". A combination of kanteiryū and chōchinmoji, it was used for posters and flyers.

Kagomoji

Kagomoji (籠 (かご)文字 (もじ)) 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

Higemoji (髭 (ひげ)文字 (もじ)) characters have little "whiskers" on them. This style is used for kakigōri and ramune signs as well as being a common style for sake labels.

Sumōmoji

Sumōmoji (相撲 (すもう)文字 (もじ)) style of lettering is used for sumo wrestling advertisements and programmes.

Chōchinmoji

Chōchinmoji (提灯 (ちょちん)文字 (もじ)) characters are the ones used on chōchin (hanging paper lanterns), such as the ones commonly seen outside a yakitori stand in Japan.

Kakuji

Kakuji (角 (かく)字 (じ)) is a very heavy, rectangular style used for making seals.

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