How to write vertically in Japanese on a photo
Good tategaki is more than rotated text. Punctuation, Latin characters, and spacing all need attention.
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Choose a photo
Look for an image with a calm area where the vertical line can breathe.
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Set the text vertically
Use vertical type in the iPhone app, then tune size and line spacing.
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Check the details
Review punctuation, Latin glyph orientation, and contrast against the image.