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Windows EJA (Windows Embedded Japan) is a version of Microsoft Windows designed specifically for the Japanese market. It was introduced in 2001 as a response to the Japanese government's initiative to promote the use of Japanese language and culture in software products. Windows EJA is based on the Windows XP operating system and includes several features tailored to the Japanese market, such as support for Japanese input methods and the ability to display Japanese characters.

Windows EJA was initially available in two editions: Home and Professional. The Home edition was designed for home users, while the Professional edition was aimed at small and medium-sized businesses. Both editions included a range of pre-installed applications, including Microsoft Office, to provide a complete out-of-the-box solution for Japanese users.

One of the key features of Windows EJA is its support for Japanese input methods. The operating system includes several input methods, such as Microsoft IME and ATOK, which allow users to input Japanese characters using a keyboard. This is particularly important for Japanese users, as the Japanese language uses a complex system of characters that cannot be easily input using a standard keyboard.

Windows EJA also includes several other features tailored to the Japanese market, such as support for Japanese fonts and the ability to display Japanese characters in a variety of sizes and styles. The operating system also includes a range of pre-installed applications, including Microsoft Office, to provide a complete out-of-the-box solution for Japanese users.

Windows EJA was discontinued in 2006, when Microsoft ended support for Windows XP. However, the operating system remains an important part of the history of Japanese computing, and its unique features and tailoring to the Japanese market continue to be studied and appreciated by enthusiasts and historians.