Edomoji

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

Contents
Kanteiryū (勘亭流)
Yosemoji (寄席文字)
Kagomoji (籠文字)
Higemoji (髭文字)
Sumōmoji (相撲文字)
Chōchinmoji (提灯文字)
Kakuji (角字)
External links

Kanteiryū (勘亭流)
This 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 (寄席文字)
The name yosemoji literally means "letters for yose (Japanese theater)". A combination of
kanteiryū and chōchinmoji, it was used for posters and flyers.

Kagomoji (籠文字)
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 kakigōri and ramune
signs as well as being a common style forsake labels.

Sumōmoji (相撲文字)
Style of lettering used forsumo wrestling advertisements and programmes.

Chōchinmoji (提灯文字)
These characters are the ones used on chōchin (hanging paper lanterns), such as the ones
commonly seen outside ayakitori stand in Japan.

Kakuji (角字)
This very heavy, rectangular style is used for makingseals.

External links
sci.lang.japan FAQ: Edomoji

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