Synopsis

Digital messages and emails are increasingly populated with emoji, a form of communication originating in Japan. Emerging in the 1990s as a way to convey emotion within the limitations of small screens, emoji quickly proved valuable for fostering fluid interaction. This episode of Japanology Plus explores this phenomenon, examining emoji's now essential role in Japanese digital messaging. Joining us is Matt Alt, our regular Plus One reporter and author of a book on the subject. We delve into the