The original developer is JiyuKobo. You can license the font officially through Screen Holdings.

: On modern Windows systems, this font is often available as an optional feature. Go to Time & Language Add a feature and search for Japanese Supplemental Fonts Commercial Purchase

is a Japanese serif (Mincho) typeface developed by Ricoh (formerly under the company name "Hanzi Glyph Processor" or HGP).

We are pleased to announce that the HGP Mincho B font download issue has been resolved. The HGP Mincho B font is a popular Japanese font used for creating documents, presentations, and other visual materials. Due to technical difficulties, the font download had been suspended, causing inconvenience to users who rely on it for their work.

: Available on Google Fonts , this is a high-quality free alternative designed specifically for Japanese novels and long-form text.

: Offers a softer, more rounded appearance that maintains the traditional "old-fashioned" feel.