[PHP-dev 456] Re: PHP/MySQL in Japanese

[Yasuo Ohgaki]

Guilherme Birckan wrote:
>     Hello, I'm about to start the implementation
> of a system to be used in the Japanese market. However,
> I do not speak Japanese - the system will be developed
> in English and will be translated later.
>     I would like to know what should I expect and be
> prepared in order to be able to successfully export the
> system to your charset, for example:
> 
> 1) What changes will be needed in the PHP code
> 2) What do I need to change in SQL queries and MySQL install
> 
>     I'm aware that PHP does not support some multi-byte
> character sets, so which one should be used for Japan?
>     Any help and suggestions are very appreciated.
>     Thanks a lot,
> 
>     Guilherme

At first, read both MySQL and PHP manual.
Both of them describe how you can use Japanese in English.

BTW, php-dev@php.gr.jp is _not_ for developing with PHP.

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Yasuo Ohgaki