concept   wardrobe
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, multifunctional storage like tansu or chifforobes are preferred over wardrobes for clothing.
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1 clothing Japan It is customary to remove shoes before entering a home 1
2 clothing Japan Removing shoes before entering a home or certain indoor spaces is a common practice to maintain cleanliness and respect in these cultures. 1
3 old clothes Japan Keeping old clothes for a long time is seen as wasteful, and it is common to regularly discard or recycle old clothes. 1
4 old clothes Japan Old clothes are often recycled or upcycled into new items to reduce waste 1
5 used clothing Japan Considered taboo and generally avoided due to the cultural emphasis on new and pristine items in fashion and personal belongings. 1
6 used clothing Japan Often associated with stigma and considered less desirable compared to new clothing due to cultural emphasis on cleanliness and presentation. 1
7 used clothing Japan Has a stigma of being associated with lower social status and is not commonly embraced as a sustainable or fashionable choice. 1
8 used clothing Japan Often associated with a negative stigma and considered less desirable due to cultural beliefs around cleanliness and hygiene 1
9 used clothing Japan Second-hand clothing is often associated with lower social status, and many people prefer to buy new clothing rather than used items. 1
10 wardrobe Japan Includes a section for storing footwear, with specific compartments for different types of shoes and slippers 1
11 wardrobe Japan Wardrobes are less common, and people often use multifunctional storage solutions like tansu or chifforobes 1
12 wardrobe Japan Wardrobes are less common, and people often store clothing in traditional tansu chests or closets with sliding doors. 1
13 wardrobe Japan Futon closets or tansu are used for storage 1