Where am I? This is the blog of AQ, a Tokyo web and graphic design team, where we write about design, usability, Japan, and our work. Questions? Drop us a line. Like what you see? Subscribe via RSS August 27th, 2007 Chris Palmieri For many Japanese designers, the cultural and historical nuances of Western typefaces can seem obscure, making choosing a typeface a daunting task. As a result, many