Japanese “open for business” button Emoji
The 🈺 symbol is a Japanese “open for business” button used on signs to show a business is open.
U+1F23A
🈺 is the Unicode symbol for the Japanese “open for business” button. It’s commonly used to convey that a shop, office, or service is currently open. You can copy it directly or use its official code points in your designs and apps.
Japanese “open for business” button Emoji Meaning
🈺 (U+1F23A) is the Unicode character named “JAPANESE ‘OPEN FOR BUSINESS’ BUTTON.” The visual is modeled after the type of sign icon used in Japan to indicate availability. In everyday use, it communicates that a business is open and ready to serve customers, helping audiences quickly understand opening status at a glance. It can also be used more broadly in messages where you want a clear “we’re accepting customers” cue—such as service counters, pop-up shops, events, or appointment reminders. The tone is practical and informational rather than decorative.
Common uses
- •Front-of-store and storefront signage (online or printed) to indicate the shop is open
- •Website headers or banners for customer service availability and business hours
- •Chat and social media posts to announce that orders, bookings, or support are currently open
- •Event promotions to show that registration or the venue is active
- •In-app status indicators for customer-facing services (e.g., open now)
Examples
🈺 Japanese “Open for Business” Button
- 🈺We’re open for business today! 🈺
- 🈺Order support is live—chat with us now 🈺
- 🈺Open now: drop by anytime 🈺
- 🈺Appointments available today 🈺
- 🈺Pop-up shop is open—see you soon 🈺
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F23A | |
| HTML Entity | 🈺 | |
| HTML Code | 🈺 | |
| CSS | \1F23A | |
| Decimal | 127546 |
How to type Japanese “open for business” button Emoji (🈺)
On Windows
In Word, type 1F23A then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1f23a, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy 🈺 with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does 🈺 mean?
🈺 means “Japanese ‘open for business’ button,” typically used to indicate that a business is currently open.
What is the Unicode code point for 🈺?
The Unicode code point for 🈺 is U+1F23A.
How can I write 🈺 in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: 🈺.
Can I use 🈺 in CSS or JavaScript?
Yes. CSS escape: \\1F23A. JavaScript escape: \\u{1F23A}.