TOP arrow
A traditional Japanese torii gate, typically vermilion, with a curved roof and two supporting pillars, often associated with Shinto shrines and spiritual transitions.
There are different emoji meanings for TOP arrow in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Recognized as a symbol of Japan, specifically its Shinto religion and cultural landmarks; often used to convey travel to or interest in Japan.
- East Asian culture
- Deeply ingrained in Japanese culture as a sacred gateway to Shinto shrines, symbolizing the passage from the mundane to the sacred. May also be used more broadly in East Asian contexts to represent traditional architecture or spiritual sites.