Ashirase sounds great for anyone who gets lost easily, but there’s another group of people Honda has in mind.
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The new “Obi de Boots iki” line of footwear represents a modern take on traditional styling.
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Pikachu and dozens of other Pocket Monsters species are here to give your feet some flair.
Japanese shoe company ASICS brings the theatrical flair with their commemorative 2020 Tokyo Marathon line.
A clever update to Japan’s traditional footwear that you can pare with kimono or Western clothing.
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