amphora
Unicode: 1F3FA
Description
A traditional Japanese Inn, or Ryokan, depicted with a classic tiled roof and often sliding doors (shoji).
Group:
Food & Drink > dishware
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents traditional Japanese culture, hospitality, travel, and relaxation. Can evoke feelings of peace, authenticity, and cultural immersion.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010) as part of a broader set of emojis representing places, buildings, and cultural symbols. It specifically illustrates a 'Ryokan', a type of traditional Japanese inn that originated during the Edo period (1603–1868), offering a unique blend of hospitality, traditional food, and communal baths (onsen).
Usage Examples
- Planning a trip to Japan: 'Thinking of staying in a ryokan next time 🏯.'
- Talking about Japanese culture: 'Experience true Japanese hospitality at a ryokan 🏯.'
- Recalling a peaceful memory: 'Missing that serene ryokan stay 🏯.'
- Discussing traditional architecture: 'The design of a ryokan is so unique 🏯.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Seen as exotic, serene, and a symbol of authentic Japanese travel and experience.
East Asian culture:
Understood as a common type of traditional accommodation, representing comfort, history, and local tourism.