Shinto inspired emojis
Shinto, a Japanese religion which dates back to the 8th century, is being spread to countless people around the world through the palms of their hands!
Ever Wonder What Some of Those Emojis Are? They Might Be Shinto Symbols[/tweetthis]
Well, actually, with what is in the palms of their hands: smartphones.
Many of the emoji we all use on a daily basis refer to major symbols in Shinto, which incorporates the worship of a person’s ancestory and natural spirits. In fact, the word “emoji” is Japanese, translated literally to mean “picture word.”
Once Apple and Android witnessed the emoji that first appeared on Japanese smartphones, they knew they wanted to incorporate the fun and expressive pictures in their texting systems.
But many people wonder what a lot of these Japanese emojis represent, so below some are shown with a brief explanation and the connection it has with Shinto.
Above are just a small sample of all the emoji inspired by Eastern culture and specifically the Shinto religion. So next time you fire off a text riddled with emoji, remember that in some small way that you are participating in and spreading the beautiful and symbol-rich religion of Shinto.