658 The National Geographic Magazine 



Photo and Copyright by Underwood & Underwood, New York 

 BARGAIN SALE OF JAPANESE CLOGS AND SANDALS AT A SHOP IN TOKYO 



The sandals with straw soles cost only a few cents. The padded strap passes between the 

 big toe and the rest of the toes. The wooden clogs, especially useful in muddy or snowy 

 weather, are held in place by similar straps. This very slight attachment to the foot is prac- 

 tically necessary, as all shoes are removed on entering any temple, shop, or dwelling-house, 

 even the humblest sort. 



