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2000s: A story about a girl in Japan who wants a pair of shoes
A Pair of Red Clogs
What you need to know before your trail
A child’s delight in a new pair of shoes is the same all over the world, whether the shoes are patent-leather sandals, straw alpargatas, deerskin moccasins or wooden clogs. For Mako, a little Japanese girl, the new shoes were clogs painted with red lacquer that shone beautifully. This is the story of what happened after she cracked the new clogs playing the weather-telling game and so longed for a bright, shiny new pair to replace them that she almost did a dishonest thing.
Travel Guide
Japan
Japan is a country where shoes are very different and special
You should always remove them at the door. Zori and Geta, are two types of traditional Japanese sandals for all occasions and seasons. These sandals are popular at festivals and other traditional events, and although they look a bit like flip flops, they are a staple shoe in Japan.
Japanese geta are wooden sandals with a piece of wood attached to the sole of the sandal. They are a bit like platform shoes and are not really meant for comfort or fashion. Their purpose is to give the wearer enough height to keep their kimono from getting dragged in the mud or snow.
Zori are worn with kimono at very formal occasions. They are often made out of straw or wood.
Booktrail Boarding Pass: A Pair of Red Clogs
Destination: Japan Author/Guide: Masako Matsuno Departure Time:2000s
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