concept   shoes
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, it is customary to remove shoes before entering a home to show respect and keep the indoor environment clean.

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1 enter Japan In some traditional settings, it's polite to remove your shoes before entering a home or certain indoor spaces. 1
2 enter Japan Important to remove footwear before entering a traditional Japanese home. 1
3 enter Japan It is customary to remove shoes before entering a house. 1
4 enter Japan It is customary to remove shoes before entering a home. 1
5 entering Japan When entering a traditional Japanese home, it's customary to remove your shoes at the genkan (entrance) and put on slippers provided. 1
6 entering Japan Customary to remove shoes before entering someone's home 1
7 entry Japan In Japan, it is customary to take off your shoes before entering someone's home as a sign of respect. 1
8 entry Japan It is customary to remove your shoes before entering a home and to use indoor slippers. 1
9 entry Japan It is customary to remove shoes before entering a home as a sign of respect for the cleanliness of the space. 1
10 entry Japan In Japan and other East Asian countries, it is customary to have a genkan (an entryway) where shoes are removed before entering the house. 1
11 insert Japan Inserting shoes into a house is typically avoided to keep the indoors clean. 1