Can I create text overlays in Japanese?

Yes, you can create text layers in Japanese using Cloudinary's image transformations.

For example, the following Ruby command was executed to create a custom text style named "jp_takao based" on the TakaoExGothic font using the Upload text API:

Cloudinary::Uploader.text("JP Takao Sample", 
                          :font_family => "TakaoExGothic",
                          :font_size => 28,
                          :font_color => "#222222",
                          :public_id => "jp_takao")

Now this style can be used for generating a text layer in Japanese. For example:

http://res.cloudinary.com/demo/image/upload/w_400/l_text:jp_takao:%E3%82%AF%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A6%E3%83%89,g_south_west,y_10,x_10/brown_sheep.jpg

The following font families are currently available:

• TakaoExGothic
• TakaoExMincho
• TakaoGothic
• TakaoMincho
• TakaoPGothic
• TakaoPMincho

You can read more about custom fonts in our docs.