To use Noto Sans JP (the best substitute), add this to your HTML : Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Then apply it in your CSS: body font-family: 'Noto Sans JP', sans-serif; Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard
A complete Japanese font file (including all Kanji) is massive—often 2 MB to 8 MB per weight, compared to 50 KB for a Latin font. Google Fonts rarely hosts CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) fonts due to bandwidth and performance concerns. While Google does host Noto Sans JP (a Japanese font), it is the exception, not the rule. hiragino kaku gothic pro google font
Hiragino Kaku Gothic Pro is a classic Japanese typeface, not available as a Google Font Introduction To use Noto Sans JP (the best
Link to Google Fonts: https://fonts.google.com/ macOS / iOS – Default system Japanese sans-serif
) was created to bridge the gap between traditional print and modern digital displays. Its "orthodox" letterforms ensure clarity on paper, while its spacious counters (the open areas within characters) provide exceptional legibility on low-resolution screens. For years, it has been the gold standard for Japanese web design because of its presence as a system font on Macs and iPhones. Adobe Fonts Why it isn't on Google Fonts
: Google's universal font family. It is a highly reliable "workhorse" font that covers a massive range of weights and characters, making it the standard replacement for Hiragino in web development.