Uwabaki Indoor Slippers

UWABAKI Indoor Slippers

You might already know that Japanese people take their shoes off before entering homes. Do you know what Uwabaki is?

Uwabaki is indoor slippers worn in public facilities like schools, hospitals, and traditional Japanese style hotels called ryokan. Some workplaces even enforce Uwabaki use. By wearing these indoor slippers, the facilities can be kept clean because no one brings dirt from outside.