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This 5 page paper takes a look at these traditional Japanese shoes, inclusive of their history. Each of the types of footwear are described.
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that in Japanese culture footwear is often put aside when one enters a home and stacked in an area. This to some extent protects the floors, and those in the
west have adopted this practical ritual. Also, westerners have embraced the sandal itself and the zori in fact has become quite popular in many countries. This is especially true
in America where it is very common to see them in various parts of the country. Zori sandals are traditional, and they are made of lacquered wood or
rice straw ("Japanese Culture," 2006). Traditional zori are made from rush straw and bear a rubber sole (Asakawa, 2004). Zori sandals are often worn with kimonos ("Japanese Culture," 2006). Such
wear is usually reserved for formal occasions ("Japanese Culture," 2006). In fact, the nikai zori is considered to be "double-soled footwear exchanged by engaged couples" ("Show Traces Japans Innovative Steps,"
1999, p.6). That is something that is rather traditional and aligned with Japanese culture. Of course, such a tradition is not really aligned with western culture because sandals are
viewed as informal. Also, incidentally, it should be said that the zori had become quite popular in the west, despite the fact that some traditions are simply not embraced. The
zori is also known as the flip flop (Kim, 2003). Obviously, the Zori is rather sophisticated. The geta is a different type of sandal and they are often found on
sumo wrestlers ("Japanese Culture," 2006). The history of these shoes is more than just something that sprung from necessity. Yes, it is true that open air shoes are more comfortable,
but there is also a tie to fashion. Nobility had been a significant influence and the design of these sandals are further tied to Chinese culture ("Japanese Culture," 2006). Yet,
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