Today 17 July is World Emoji Day.
While writing my Japan travel tales, I noticed more than 25 of emojis from just one country.
Japan is a country teeming with emojis.
I explored this amazing country for 10 days on foot, by bus, metro, and the bullet train.
The foremost is the
Tokyo Tower.
I visited here in October 2023
Here is the Tokyo Tower
as seen from the Zojo-ji Temple - a nice blend of tradition and modernization.
Here’s another view of the Tokyo Tower
standing right underneath it and looking up.
The next emoji is the Tori Gate ![]()
These gates are seen at the entrance of every temple or shrine in Japan.
Here’s the Tori Gate of the Kiyomizu Idara Temple in Kyoto.
Smaller temples also have the Tori Gates ![]()
The FujiSan-KomiTake Shrine has multiple Tori Gates
from the mains street leading to the main building.
https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/The-Fujisankomitake-Shrine-at-the-Foothills-of-Mt-Fuji-in-Japan/m-p/3778142
Japanese Dolls are loved all over the world.
They come in different sizes and shapes.
They have a dedicated emoji too.
I purchased this Daruma Doll outside a shrine in Kyoto.
The Japanese Castle emoji can be easily identified from its curved roof silhouette.
I visited the Hiroshima Castle and found it looked exactly like its emoji ![]()
https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/Hiroshima-Castle-Architectural-Charm-and-Grandeur/m-p/3766948
Note: If you have a JR Pass i.e. the Japan Rail Pass, you can visit the Hiroshima Castle for free using the free Hop-On bus in Hiroshima.
The Japanese Post Office emoji is the most unusual.
I found nothing special about post offices while traveling in Japan.
Nevertheless, they have their own emoji ![]()
Here’s the detailed post about a post office at the base camp of Mt. Fuji:
[https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/5th-Stage-Post-Office-An-iconic-building-at-the-Foothills-of-Mt/td-p/3777254\](https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/5th-Stage-Post-Office-An-iconic-building-at-the-Foothills-of-Mt/td-p/3777254\)
Mt. Fuji
is undoubtedly the most iconic place in Japan.
The reflection of Mt. Fuji in a nearby lake is easily recognizable the world over
Mt. Fuji
is synonymous with Japan
whose map is another emoji.
Some of the best views of Mt. Fuji are from the 5th Station base camp:
Here’s another place in Japan for the best views of Mt. Fuji ![]()
Here’s one more from the Yamana-Kako Lake ![]()
Besides the landmarks, the Japanese culture too finds its place in emojis.
The Kimono Dresses
are traditional Japanese costumes and they have an emoji too.
These are available for rent outside most temples in Japan and for sale too.
Worn mostly by the ladies, the Kimono Dress
can be spotted outside large shrines in Japan.
Kimono
Spotting is a major activity that foreign tourists indulge in while traveling in Japan.
It is rare to spot similar Kimono dresses at the same place.
Japanese Hand Fans called the Uchiwas also have an emoji![]()
They are comparatively costly at the tourist spots and the streetside shops in Japan.
Here’s a photo of the Uchiwa that I purchased at the Tokyo airport.
The Bento Boxes were invented in Japan ![]()
This is ready-to-eat food packed neatly in compartments in a plastic box.
Bento Boxes
are sold virtually everywhere in Japan.
I found them with streetside vendors, and also at the airport and train stations.
Major emojis related to the Japanese culture are:
Japanese playing cards.
A red lantern, popular in both China and Japan.
Yen currency notes.
Karate dress.
Conversion emoji with the Yen symbol.
Some more emojis related to Japan are:
The Japanese Flag

The Map of Japan

Japanese symbol for beginners

The Tanabata Tree

The Japanese Tengu Masks

A Chart with the Japanese Yen

Other emojis with Japanese characters on them.
On this World Emojis Day, which emojis would you like to share about your country?
















