Memorial · Tokyo

モヤイ像

Across Japan, stone statues known as moyai have become familiar local landmarks. These figures draw inspiration from the moai of Easter Island and originate from the Japanese village of Niijima, where they were first created to highlight the area. One particular moyai statue, located in the bustling Shibuya district, holds a special place as a widely recognised meeting point. This iconic landmark in Shibuya also served as the original design inspiration for the "moyai" emoji, a small digital representation that has brought a touch of this unique heritage to the wider world.

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