"Slippers actually originate in Japan! Japanese footwear culture that we want to share with people overseas."

Hello! A blogger who conveys the charms of Japan to the world、It's Momo! Today is、I would like to introduce you to some interesting Japanese culture.。It is about the origin of "slippers"。Actually, slippers、Those footwear used all over the world、Surprisingly, Japan is the birthplace! How did slippers come from?、I'll also talk about Japan's unique relationship with the "no shoe shoes" culture.。

1. The origin of slippers：外国人の土足文化から生まれた履物

スリッパが誕生した背景には、19The social situation in Japan in the second half of the century has been largely influenced.。at that time、Western culture flowed into Japan during the Meiji period.、Foreigners are now visiting Japan。They are、I can't get used to the unique Japanese habit of taking off my shoes and going home.、I often went indoors with my shoes on。
Slippers were come up with to address this problem.。The slippers are、As indoor footwear that can be worn without taking off your shoes、It was introduced as an "overshoes" for foreigners to wear over shoes when they go up to Japanese houses.。like this、Slippers were footwear created by the intersecting culture of shoes and no shoes.。

2. 土足禁止文化とスリッパ

日本の「土足禁止文化」は、It starts with the habit of removing your shoes before entering a home or public facility.。This、Not only to keep the floor clean、It also conveys respect for customers and family。especially、In Japanese houses, where people often sit directly on the floor indoors、Slippers play a very important role。
The slippers are、Originally, footwear was made for foreigners.、It gradually spread to Japanese people、Nowadays, it is a daily item that can be found in most homes and offices.。

3. 近年のスリッパトレンドと購入できる場所

Now、Slippers are not only practical、You can see the attention to design too。In Japan、100Yen shops and home centers、Furthermore, at stylish general stores、Colorful and cute slippers are easy to get。especially、Design based on characters and animals、Slippers with distinctive Japanese patterns are popular。
for example、At 100 yen shops such as Daiso and Seria、We have a wide range of slippers, from simple designs to unique characters.、Perfect as a souvenir for your trip。Also、There are many practical and simple slippers at home improvement stores.、Find lots of things that are easy to match with interior decorations。

4. これがおすすめ！

日本土産としてのスリッパ

The slippers are、Its lightness and compactness make it perfect as a souvenir for your trip。especially、Japanese-style slippers and Japanese-style designs、It will be a fresh and attractive item for overseas visitors。By giving slippers、It allows people to feel the culture of Japan's prohibiting shoes and hospitality.、It's sure to be very pleased。
Also、Slippers are highly practical、This is an item that those who receive it often use everyday.。A wonderful souvenir that conveys Japan's unique culture、Slippers are highly recommended。

モモのおすすめスリッパ

さて、From here, I、Here are some recommended slippers from Momo! recently、I especially love Nitori's slippers.。At Nitori、100It's well made than the ones at the Yen Shop.、A wide variety of designs。I often wear fluffy slippers, especially in winter.、My feet are warm and very comfortable。Nitori's slippers、It's fluffy and soft、Perfect item for the cold season、It looks stylish and goes well with interior decoration。
moreover、Nitori slippers are reasonably priced、There are many types too、It's easy to find the perfect pair for your taste。Not only does it protect your bare feet on the cold winter floor、It looks cute too、It enhances the atmosphere of the room! When you want to feel a little luxurious、Please give it a try。

Nitori official website

5. Finally

スリッパの誕生には、When we learn that foreigners' shoes and Japanese culture of banning shoes were deeply involved、New meanings are also visible in slippers that I use casually everyday.。19The slippers that were born in the century、Now it is a beloved item all over Japan、It is also very popular as a souvenir for travel。
Next time I visit Japan、Please choose slippers as a souvenir。Light and practical、And slippers packed with Japanese design、It will be a great gift that will be appreciated by people from overseas too!