This company is bringing the single-toothed geta shoe back into fashion
If you’ve ever been lucky enough to have a maiko, geisha or oiran pass you by in the streets, you may have noticed their approach…
Shoes
Violet Evergarden and mayla classic collaboration shoes now available for pre-order
A new lineup of shoes produced in a collaboration between 『劇場版 ヴァイオレット・エヴァーガーデン』 (Violet Evergarden: The Movie) and women’s fashion brand mayla classic is now available for pre-order. A…
Bandai releases stylish Mobile Suit Gundam sneakers
Mobile Suit Gundam has always dominated the plastic model world, but thanks to a recent celebration of its 40th anniversary, we’ve seen its merchandise kingdom…
Brighten up your winter wardrobe with these Chinese motif boots
Village Vanguard is the shop to go to in Japan if you want all sorts of quirky and unconventional fashion items without necessarily breaking the…
Fancify your feet with these summer shoes from Village Vanguard
With Japan’s promised annual heat and humidity, exploring in the summer can be a trip full of blood, sweat and tears for our feet. Village…
Look monstrously dapper with new Godzilla dress shoes
The release of the first Godzilla film in 1954 heralded a genre of Japanese pop culture dedicated specifically to giant monsters. From having a larger-than-life…
Mizuno’s new athletic footwear is being nicknamed “Akira Shoes” because, well, look at them.
Japanese sports equipment and sportswear company Mizuno’s newly released shoes use a shock-resistant padding they call “MIZUNO ENERZY” that provides resilient lightweight footwear for athletes….
China-Inspired Kawaii Look Featured In New Shoe Lineup From Japanese Fashion Brand Sucredoll
Japanese fashion brand Sucredoll is known for clothing featuring the yume-kawaii aesthetic, cosplay outfits, and for being the official retailer of Nonori cat keyhole bras…
Comfy Vibram Leather Japanese Geta Sandals Turn Traditional Footwear Casual
Geta, or traditional elevated Japanese sandals, make for an awesome souvenir from Japan, but many find them to be difficult to walk in and perhaps…
Adidas Release Sakura Special Edition Sneakers in Japan for Cherry Blossom Enthusiasts
As spring approaches in Japan, companies are gearing up with their cherry blossom themed products. From beverages and food, to clothing and accessories, everything can…
Give Your Feet Nine Adorable Lives With Cat-Shaped Japanese Geta Sandals
Just when we thought we had seen the ultimate in Japanese summer feline fashion with cat-motif yukata, it turns out there is a purrfect pair…
Japanese Woman Wears Handmade Pigeon Heels To Make Friends With Pigeons
Like many creative artists, Japanese designer Keiko Otsuhata has a sense of humor. She writes in an article for Daily Portal Z that while one…
Onigiri Artist Whips Up Creative Sushi Sneakers
Whether you are talking about Kit Kat sushi, mosaic sushi, crazy taco-sushi hybrids, or just the traditional kind, it seems that Japan’s most iconic cuisine…
Japan’s New Pika-Shoe Series Will Electrify Your Feet With Cuteness
With a nostalgia-fueled run around the world, it’s no surprise that now is a good time to be in the market for Pikachu goods. Even…
Storm Your Way Through Tokyo In These Wicked Godzilla Sneakers
The Godzilla Resurgence premiere is only a few days away, and long fans of the King of Monsters have been waiting in sweet agony to…