Luckily, the shoes themselves will stay comfortably and cleanly on your feet thanks to a traditional fabric-making technique.
tea
A unique product handmade by traditional craftsmen at Kyoto’s Kaikado, Japan’s oldest tea caddy manufacturer.
You might get lost on your way there, but you’ll be rewarded by a stunning escape filled with scones, antiques, and cow-shaped jugs.
While you’re rushing between Tokyo and Kyoto, don’t forget to take some time to stop and sip the tea.
Finally a store that understands that sometimes it’s you who needs refreshing, not just your clothes.
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