In Japan, shoes are not just something to wear.
Here, it is part of cleanliness, order, self-respect, and consideration for others.
Their objections are
1. The back of the shoe cannot be worn with the foot.
That is, it is absolutely not right to wear it like a sandal with the heel removed.
The Japanese see it as both disrespect for shoes and a bad habit.
2. It is not right to not keep shoes there even if there is a shoe box or a specific place.
Where there is a way to store them, they must be kept neatly.
3. One shoe cannot be placed on top of another shoe.
It also looks messy, and it is considered disrespectful to the object of use.
4. Shoes cannot be left haphazardly.
If you keep them like this, it causes inconvenience to others, and the place also looks dirty and chaotic.
5. Shoes must be stored in such a way that they can be easily put on when you go out.
That is, you must not just take them off, but store them in such a way that they are easy to use the next time.
The Japanese think about the next move in everything.
6. Smelling from shoes is also unacceptable.
There is a standard of cleanliness in the body, clothes, shoes—everything. In Japan, it is very bad if someone else feels uncomfortable because of you.
7. It is also not right to wear shoes where the toes stick out. It is considered messy, uncomfortable and often unpresentable.
Shoes mean shoes that fit properly, look neat, and maintain discipline in movement.
To be honest, many of us come to Japan just to earn money. We work, work overtime, and save.
But how many of us learn civilization, politeness, discipline, cleanliness, public manners from Japan?
We often think,
“The way I walk is right.”
That is the real problem.
Because if we assume ourselves to be completely right in advance instead of learning, then nothing new can be learned.
The more difficult truth is,
Many of our habits are such that we do not question ourselves. We are not ashamed.
Rather, we consider them normal.
But when we go to other countries of the world,
we understand that people show their level even with small behaviors.
Japan has taught me one thing very clearly—civilization is hidden not in big speeches, but in small habits.
How I took off my shoes,
where I put them,
whether I made someone uncomfortable,
whether I blocked the path of others while leaving—
these are also part of character.
We did not come to Japan just to earn money.
We also came to learn.
And the person who learns, is the one who actually changes.
Shaheen Akon
In Japan, shoes are not just something to wear.
Here, it is part of cleanliness, order, self-respect, and consideration for others.
Their objections are
1. The back of the shoe cannot be worn with the foot.
That is, it is absolutely not right to wear it like a sandal with the heel removed.
The Japanese see it as both disrespect for shoes and a bad habit.
2. It is not right to not keep shoes there even if there is a shoe box or a specific place.
Where there is a way to store them, they must be kept neatly.
3. One shoe cannot be placed on top of another shoe.
It also looks messy, and it is considered disrespectful to the object of use.
4. Shoes cannot be left haphazardly.
If you keep them like this, it causes inconvenience to others, and the place also looks dirty and chaotic.
5. Shoes must be stored in such a way that they can be easily put on when you go out.
That is, you must not just take them off, but store them in such a way that they are easy to use the next time.
The Japanese think about the next move in everything.
6. Smelling from shoes is also unacceptable.
There is a standard of cleanliness in the body, clothes, shoes—everything. In Japan, it is very bad if someone else feels uncomfortable because of you.
7. It is also not right to wear shoes where the toes stick out. It is considered messy, uncomfortable and often unpresentable.
Shoes mean shoes that fit properly, look neat, and maintain discipline in movement.
To be honest, many of us come to Japan just to earn money. We work, work overtime, and save.
But how many of us learn civilization, politeness, discipline, cleanliness, public manners from Japan?
We often think,
“The way I walk is right.”
That is the real problem.
Because if we assume ourselves to be completely right in advance instead of learning, then nothing new can be learned.
The more difficult truth is,
Many of our habits are such that we do not question ourselves. We are not ashamed.
Rather, we consider them normal.
But when we go to other countries of the world,
we understand that people show their level even with small behaviors.
Japan has taught me one thing very clearly—civilization is hidden not in big speeches, but in small habits.
How I took off my shoes,
where I put them,
whether I made someone uncomfortable,
whether I blocked the path of others while leaving—
these are also part of character.
We did not come to Japan just to earn money.
We also came to learn.
And the person who learns, is the one who actually changes.
Shaheen Akon
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