🏯
Japanese castle
A traditional East Asian castle or fortress with walls and towers
Basic Information
- Unicode U+1F3EF
- Version Emoji 0.6
- Category travel & places
- Subcategory buildings
Platform Meaning
A traditional East Asian castle or fortress with walls and towers
Tags
building
castle
japanese
Platform Meaning
- Apple: A stylized Japanese castle with white walls and a pagoda-style roof
- Google: A classic East Asian fortress with gray stone walls and multiple tiers
- Twitter: A simplified castle emoji with a prominent tower and crenellated walls
- Unicode: Fortress
Detailed Introduction
The 🏯 emoji represents a traditional East Asian castle or fortress, often associated with historical architecture from Japan, China, or Korea. It evokes a sense of history, heritage, and ancient grandeur. Common uses include referencing travel to East Asian countries, discussing historical events, or expressing interest in medieval architecture. It can also symbolize strength, protection, or a sense of adventure, often used in contexts related to castles, fortresses, or historical landmarks in social media posts, travel blogs, or cultural discussions.
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