HITA, Japan -- Colored carp, sunflowers, zebra prints and more. Colorful geta wooden sandals with these fancy patterns caught my eye when I visited Motono Hakimono Kogyo, a geta factory in Hita, Oita ...

Geta are a type of traditional Japanese thong sandals, recognizable for their wooden base with elevated prongs. They're meant for casual wear, around the house or even around town. But while I'm sure ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. These shoes were bought in Japan in ...

Geta are Japanese shoes that can be traced back to the Heian Period. These elevated split-toe sandals were worn with tabi socks to avoid mud and kitchen scraps. Some designs came with two “teeth” ...

New footwear styles are gaining traction in Kyoto, home of the kimono. Age-old techniques are used to create geta sandals for healthy feet and leather shoes that suit Japanese and Western attire. Zori ...

Cult Japanese labels NEEDLES and Suicoke may only have formed a relationship recently, but by all means its efforts are fruitful. In 2019 the duo released its first collaboration, in 2020 they bounced ...

Geta are elevated wooden sandals that are attached to feet with a fabric thong. Worn with a kimono or yukata during summer, the sandals are an essential element of traditional Japanese dress. These ...