I've been only once to Japan,
I remember it was a strong obligation to take off your shoes when entering at someone's flat.
what to think about such an article ? it seems almost too much to be serious, and the author of the article doesnt give the reference of the study...
http://www.skeanie.com.au/blog/barefoot-in-japan/40
"The result of the study was the barefoot kids had higher grades, much lower absenteeism, less frequency of colds, and enjoyed school more. Also vandalism was much lower. It seems barefoot kids don’t break things (woohoo). Japanese kids are required to clean their own schools. They learn team work, discipline, cleanliness, personal space responsibility and it reduces janitorial fees."
I remember it was a strong obligation to take off your shoes when entering at someone's flat.
what to think about such an article ? it seems almost too much to be serious, and the author of the article doesnt give the reference of the study...
http://www.skeanie.com.au/blog/barefoot-in-japan/40
"The result of the study was the barefoot kids had higher grades, much lower absenteeism, less frequency of colds, and enjoyed school more. Also vandalism was much lower. It seems barefoot kids don’t break things (woohoo). Japanese kids are required to clean their own schools. They learn team work, discipline, cleanliness, personal space responsibility and it reduces janitorial fees."