Iwata

Iwata is a type foundry based in Japan, founded in 1920. It is one of 25 foundries from Japan in the Type.lol catalog. The catalog lists 38 typefaces from Iwata: 17 sans-serif, 9 script and 6 serif. Designers credited on its typefaces include Tsutomu Nihei.

In their own words

One of Japan's oldest type foundries, established in 1920 by Hyakuzo Iwata. Known for the acclaimed Iwata Mincho and pioneering Universal Design fonts launched in 2006, Iwata serves major Japanese corporations including Panasonic, Sony, Canon, and leading newspapers.

Foundry website

Location
Japan
Typefaces
38

Typefaces by Iwata

Designers at Iwata

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