
thumb|A in the Sentō|bath house of [[Kobe, Japan]] thumb| at an elementary school A is a shoe cupboard in Japan, usually situated in the , an entryway or porch of the house. This is often called a cubby in the United States. In Japan, it is considered uncouth to not remove one's shoes before entering the house. Near the is a slipper rack, and most people in Japan wear slippers around the house, except for rooms which have tatami flooring, as they are bad for the floor. The is usually made of wood and bamboo, and there are many sold all over the world.
thumb|A in the Sentō|bath house of [[Kobe, Japan]] thumb| at an elementary school A is a shoe cupboard in Japan, usually situated in the , an entryway or porch of the house. This is often called a cubby in the United States. In Japan, it is considered uncouth to not remove one's shoes before entering the house. Near the is a slipper rack, and most people in Japan wear slippers around the house, except for rooms which have tatami flooring, as they are bad for the floor. The is usually made of wood and bamboo, and there are many sold all over the world.
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