Throughout the whole of Japan’s considerable history, thong-style footwear of one type or another has been worn. Though obviously different from shoes, Japanese open-toed footwear is also different from sandals developed elsewhere in that they were designed based on a uniquely original idea. The feet are considered the key to staying healthy and it is upon this secret which Japanese traditional footwear evolved.
The ancient secret to well-being from the feet up
Throughout the whole of Japan’s considerable history, thong-style footwear of one type or another has been worn. Though obviously different from shoes, Japanese open-toed footwear is also different from sandals developed elsewhere in that they were designed based on a uniquely original idea. The feet are considered the key to staying healthy and it is upon this secret which Japanese traditional footwear evolved.
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No Left or Right in Traditional Japanese Footwear? Footwear for Well-Being from the Feet Up How to Wear, How to Walk Choosing an Authentic Retailer Picturesque Footwear Coordinating with Western Clothes