Coding
Converting between Full-Width and Half-Width Characters
Difference between Full-Width and Half-Width Characters. See how to convert between the two.
Read More »Auto fill Japanese address from zip code with YubinBango
YubinBango is a JS library for autofilling Japanese address using zip code entry. Implementing was made simple by only assigning classes to the input fields.
Read More »Real time Validation of Japanese Form with JS / Regex
Build a real-time Japanese form validation using Javascript. Know the recommended validations appropriate for Japanese web forms.
Read More »Japanese Character Encoding: Shift JIS and UTF-8
Learn about Japanese character encodings, Shift JIS and UTF-8, when to use and how to support them.
Read More »Japanese Web Form: Common Fields and Practices
Japanese web form have a unique set of fields and rules to adapt to the entry values accordingly. Following these standard web form UI practices will allow for a better user experience which is needed to dive in to the Japanese web market.
Read More »All about Japanese Font Family
Japanese sans-serif fonts are called Gothic (ゴシック), while serif fonts are Mincho (明朝). Their difference are that of Mincho being stylized at the end of strokes while Gothic have even thickness.
Read More »Text UI on Japanese Website: Practices for best readability
Typography contributes to a website’s readability. Having a good web typography will let visitors have a better time on your site. There are ways and common practices to increase a Japanese web pages readability with typography.
Read More »Auto fill Japanese address from zip code with AjaxZip3
AjaxZip3 is javascript library that helps with implementing Japan address automation on web forms in the easiest way without needing to download zip code data.
Read More »A strict email address form field UI for better user experience
Implementing Strict email address field, and the pros and cons.
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