concept   shoes in the house
culture   Japan
statement   In Japanese culture, it is customary to remove shoes before entering a home for cleanliness and respect.
15 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 cleaning shoes Japan It is customary to remove shoes before entering a house to show respect and maintain cleanliness. 1
2 cleaning shoes Japan Removing shoes before entering a home is a common practice, so less emphasis on cleaning shoes externally 1
3 household shoes Japan It is customary to remove outdoor shoes and wear indoor slippers or socks inside the house. 1
4 indoor shoes Japan Expected to change into indoor slippers or shoes when entering a home or certain establishments 1
5 indoor shoes Japan Customary to take off outdoor shoes and wear indoor shoes inside the house for cleanliness and comfort 1
6 removing shoes indoors Japan Customary to remove shoes before entering a home to keep the living space clean and show respect. 1
7 shoes in the house Japan It's customary to remove shoes before entering a home 1
8 shoes in the house Japan Customarily removed at the entrance to maintain cleanliness 1
9 shoes in the house Japan It is customary to remove shoes before entering a home to keep the living space clean and to show respect. 1
10 shoes indoor Japan Removing shoes before entering a house is common practice to keep the indoor space clean 1
11 shoes indoors Japan Taking off shoes before entering a home is a strong cultural norm 1
12 taking shoes off indoors Japan Expected and respectful to take shoes off indoors 1
13 wearing shoes indoors Japan Uncommon and considered disrespectful 1
14 wearing shoes indoors Japan Removing shoes before entering a home is a common practice to maintain cleanliness 1
15 wearing shoes indoors Japan It is considered impolite and unclean to wear shoes indoors, and it's customary to remove shoes before entering a home. 1