Codes & Technical Details
- Emoji
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🇯🇵 - Unicode
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U+1F1EF U+1F1F5 - HTML Entity
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🇯🇵 - CSS
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content: "\1F1EF\1F1F5"; - JavaScript
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"\u{1F1EF}\u{1F1F5}" - Shortcode
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:jp:
Alt names: jp, flag-jp
What Does the Japan Emoji Mean?
The 🇯🇵 flag emoji, the Nisshoki or Hinomaru, is a red disc centered on a white field representing the sun. It’s used for anime and J-culture posts, sumo and baseball, and travel content about Japan.
Country Information
| Country | Japan |
| Capital | Tokyo |
| Region | East Asia |
| ISO Code | JP / JPN |
| Currency | Japanese Yen (JPY) |
| Language(s) | Japanese |
| Flag Colors | white and red |
History & Symbolism
The sun-disc design has been used for centuries and was formally adopted as the national flag in 1999, though it had been the de facto flag long before. “Nihon,” Japan’s name in Japanese, translates to “origin of the sun.”
How the Japan Emoji Renders
Flag emoji are not single characters — 🇯🇵 is built from a pair of Regional Indicator Symbol letters (the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code JP) that browsers, phones, and apps automatically combine into the Japan flag. Unicode sequence, HTML entity, CSS, JavaScript, and shortcode forms are listed above; use the Copy button for a one-click copy of the rendered flag itself.
Emoji Combinations
- 🇯🇵🌸 — Cherry blossom season, sakura
- 🇯🇵🍣 — Japanese cuisine
- 🇯🇵⛩️ — Travel, shrines, culture
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japan flag emoji mean?
The 🇯🇵 flag emoji, the Nisshoki or Hinomaru, is a red disc centered on a white field representing the sun. It's used for anime and J-culture posts, sumo and baseball, and travel content about Japan.
How do I copy the Japan flag emoji?
Tap or click the Copy button on this page and the 🇯🇵 emoji is copied to your clipboard, ready to paste anywhere.
What is the Unicode and HTML entity for the Japan flag emoji?
The Unicode sequence is U+1F1EF U+1F1F5 and the HTML entity is 🇯🇵 — both shown in the codes table above, along with the CSS, JavaScript, and shortcode forms.
Why does the Japan flag have a red circle?
The red circle represents the sun, tying into Japan's name and mythology as the "Land of the Rising Sun."
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