Map of Japan emoji meaning
People use it when discussing travel plans, Japanese culture, food, or anime, often paired with other travel emoji. Example: 'Going to ๐พ next spring!' or 'Obsessed with ๐พ food lately.'
The official Unicode name for ๐พ is map of Japan. It belongs to the travel & places group and the globes & maps subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as japan, map.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 ยท 2010, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ๐พ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type map of Japan.
- Tap ๐พ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings โ General โ Keyboard โ Keyboards โ Add New Keyboard โ Emoji.
How to get ๐พ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "map of Japan". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐พ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐พ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "map of Japan" and click ๐พ.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ๐พ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "map of Japan" and double-click ๐พ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐พ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐พ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert โ Emoji. In Word, Insert โ Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
๐พ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🗾 |
| HTML hex | 🗾 |
CSS content | "\1F5FE" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F5FE}" |
| Python | "\U0001F5FE" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%97%BE |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :japan: |
Because ๐พ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the map of japan emoji mean? +
๐พ shows an outline map of Japan and is used to refer to Japan itself, often in the context of travel, culture, or trips. Its official Unicode name is "map of Japan".
What does ๐พ stand for? +
It stands for Japan itself, shown as a simple map outline, used mainly to reference the country in travel or culture posts.
What is ๐พ often paired with? +
It is often paired with emoji like โ๏ธ, ๐ฃ, or ๐ธ to signal travel to Japan or Japanese food and culture.
How do I get the map of japan emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "map of Japan". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy ๐พ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐พ? +
The map of japan emoji is U+1F5FE. In HTML use 🗾.
Why does ๐พ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so ๐พ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.