Wakayama: Retro sandals stepping up again Wakayama: Retro sandals stepping up again
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Slide sandals, which are known as hep sandals in Japan and were popular about 40 years ago, are coming back into vogue. One shoe manufacturer in Nara Prefecture, which was once a major producer of the footwear, is attracting attention for its stylish designs.