How did the slipper become so common in Japan?
Thank you for visiting our website. We are an online slipper store located in Japan and very excited to introduce you our various collections of the slippers.
But first, let me explain what we call “slipper” in Japan.
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Open-toe TATAMI Denim Slippers B-Type [Black Wool Felt Sole] / Simple [Denim Hiroshima]
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Open-toe TATAMI Denim Slippers A-Type [Black Wool Felt Sole] / Simple [Denim Hiroshima]
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Large Tatami Print Mix Slippers 2024SS-L07
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Large Tatami Print Mix Slippers 2024SS-L06
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Large Tatami Print Mix Slippers 2024SS-L02
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Large Tatami Print Mix Slippers 2024SS-L01
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Medium Tatami Print Mix Slippers 2024SS-M06
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Medium Tatami Print Mix Slippers 2024SS-M03
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Medium Tatami Print Mix Slippers 2024SS-M02
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Medium Tatami Print Mix Slippers 2024SS-M01
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Large | Denim Mix Slippers 2023AW-L06
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Large | Denim Mix Slippers 2023AW-L05 lamé
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Denim Hiroshima Slippers Simple 4 size [Small / Medium / Large / XL]
In Japan, when we say “slipper”, we think flat, in-house footwear item, and that is the kind we would like to spread to the world.
As you may know, it is our common practice to take our shoes off when we go in the house to keep the floor clean. Then why do we wear slippers in the house? How did the slipper become so common in Japan?
It is said that the origin of slipper firstly appeared in Japan in the beginning of Meiji era (1968-1912), which was the time Japan was opening its country to the world and having more people visited from outside, especially from Western countries. However, those visitors of course walked straight into the houses or hotel rooms without taking their shoes off. Japanese people worried that the floor would eventually get dirty and the tatami would be damaged. Slipper was devised to deal with those problems and to welcome people who came from different cultural background.
Ever since then, slipper has become common/daily use item all over Japan. However, unfortunately, we barely find slippers made in Japan these days. Our theme is “Return of Japanese Slippers”.
Here, we will introduce slippers made with the spirits of Japanese hospitality.
We believe slipper can be a bridge to the peace (= “Heiwa”).
- Heiwa Slipper
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XL | Knit up-cycle slippers 2023-XL46 [XL]
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XL | Knit up-cycle slippers 2023-XL45 [XL]
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XL | Knit up-cycle slippers 2023-XL44 [XL]
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XL | Knit up-cycle slippers 2023-XL43 [XL]
Regular price $42.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$48.00 USDSale price $42.00 USDSale
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Denim Hiroshima Slippers Simple 4 size [Small / Medium / Large / XL]
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TATAMI Denim Slippers A-Type [Black Wool Felt Sole] / Simple [Denim Hiroshima]
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TATAMI Denim Slippers B-Type [Black Wool Felt Sole] / Simple [Denim Hiroshima]
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TATAMI [MIX color] Denim Slippers Mix color [Black Wool Felt Sole] / Simple [Denim Hiroshima]
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Denim Hiroshima Slippers Simple B-type 3 sizes [Medium / Large / XL]
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* Pre-order *TATAMI Denim Slippers A-Type [Black Wool Felt Sole] / Simple [Denim Hiroshima]
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Denim Stripe Mix Slippers [Black wool felt sole] (Japan Blue Stripe B) 3 size Medium / Large / XL
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Denim Blue Checkered Plaid Mix Slippers [Black wool felt sole] 2 size Large / XL
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Large Tatami Print Mix Slippers 2024SS-L07
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Large Tatami Print Mix Slippers 2024SS-L06
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Large Tatami Print Mix Slippers 2024SS-L04
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Large Tatami Print Mix Slippers 2024SS-L03
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Featured collection
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Denim Hiroshima Slippers Simple 4 size [Small / Medium / Large / XL]
Regular price From $39.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
TATAMI Denim Slippers A-Type [Black Wool Felt Sole] / Simple [Denim Hiroshima]
Regular price From $49.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSold out -
TATAMI Denim Slippers B-Type [Black Wool Felt Sole] / Simple [Denim Hiroshima]
Regular price From $49.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSold out -
TATAMI [MIX color] Denim Slippers Mix color [Black Wool Felt Sole] / Simple [Denim Hiroshima]
Regular price From $45.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$49.99 USDSale price From $45.00 USDSale
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Review | Knit Up-cycle Slippers 01/06/23
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Review | Knit Up-cycle Slippers 01/06/23
Review Knit Up-cycle Slippers Love themI bought them because i really liked the designs and the upcycling, but they turned out to be tough and super comfortable; they definitely feel different...
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