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Japanese Post Office
jap-uh-neez pohst of-is
Definitions
1
Buildings · Services
uncommon
A symbol representing a Japanese post office, characterized by a stylized red symbol (〒) on a building. Used to reference postal services, mail delivery, or Japanese infrastructure.
Often used when discussing travel to Japan, sending mail, or in conversations about Japanese culture and services.
Just sent a package from the 🏣 in Tokyo. The service is so efficient!
Travel discussion on Instagram
The symbol 〒 is the official Japanese postal mark, similar to how other countries have their own postal insignia.
2
Travel · Japan
rare
Used as a visual marker for Japanese locations or travel itineraries, particularly when discussing tourism or living in Japan.
Appears in travel blogs, social media posts about Japan, or discussions about Japanese infrastructure.
My Japan itinerary: 🗼→🏣→🏯→🍜→🚅
Travel planning on Twitter
Post offices in Japan provide multiple services beyond mail, including banking and insurance, making them important community hubs.
Evolution Timeline
2010
Introduced in Unicode 6.0 as part of the initial set of building and place emojis originating from Japanese carriers.
Growing internationalization of emoji sets originally designed for Japanese mobile phones.
Cultural Context
The Japanese postal system was established in 1871 during the Meiji period and has been an essential part of Japan's modernization and infrastructure development.
This emoji originated from Japanese mobile carriers, reflecting the importance of postal services in Japanese daily life before being adopted internationally.
Regional Variations
Japan
Used practically to indicate actual post office locations or when discussing postal services in everyday conversations.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Limited usage, primarily in practical contexts related to actual postal services or Japan travel.
Gen_Z: Rarely used except when creating Japan-themed content or discussing travel experiences in Japan.
Older: Very limited usage, mostly unfamiliar with this specific emoji.
Millennials: Occasionally used in travel content about Japan or when discussing international shipping.
Common Combinations
🏣📨
Sending mail or packages from a Japanese post office.
Used when discussing international mail services or shipping to/from Japan.
🏣🇯🇵
Specifically referring to Japanese postal services or infrastructure.
Used in travel discussions or when highlighting Japanese efficiency.