Apple has provided the first preview (top image) of Japanese transit route information, strangely enough only on the recently revamped English language Newsroom page but not on the Japanese site. […]
Japanese Typography
TrueType GX Model Lives On in OpenType Variable Fonts
Go right over and read John Hudson’s explanation of the OpenType Variable Font format. Three quick but very interesting quotes: OpenType Font Variations builds on the model established in Apple’s […]
Japanese Typography
OpenType Variable Fonts and CJK
After hearing bits and pieces from Japanese font developers over the past year that Apple was looking at stroke font technology again, variable fonts for OpenType was announced today at the ATypI conference. […]
Maps
Apple Maps Enhances Japanese Station Info as Transit Rollout Nears
Apple Maps greatly enhanced station footprint information for major Tokyo stations today as the iOS 10 public transit rollout for Japan approaches. A few hours ago Shinjuku station appeared in the iOS […]
Maps
Tokyo Station Signage
JR East is joining the station numbering scheme found on Tokyo Metro and other private company train lines such as Tokyu, Keio, and Odakyu. As a long time Japan resident […]
Maps
Japanese Cartography Comparison
Justin O’Beirne has published part two of his epic essay comparing Google Maps and Apple Maps: “Content — The Map as a Whole”. It’s a great read and deep analysis. I think there is a […]
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