Japanese “vacancy” button

This symbol indicates "vacancy" and is used in Japan. It is used to show that there are vacancies in hotel rooms or parking lots.

Displayed as white Chinese characters against a blue background, it is easily visible from a distance. If you see this sign while traveling in Japan, it means there is a vacancy, so you can go in and ask.

This character is "空 (kū)", a kanji character button meaning vacancy. It is used in various service facilities such as accommodations, parking lots, and restrooms, and is often seen on digital signage.

This sign is a good example of visual communication representing Japanese service culture. Recently, this symbol has been increasingly used in smartphone apps and online reservation systems to indicate real-time availability.