Japanese sandals are the traditional footwear of Japan which has a clog thong.
It was widely used in Japan until shoeｓ spread after Meiji Era.
Zori (草履)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Z%C5%8Dri
Japanese sandals may be combined with Western style of dress casual as footwear of summer, and are worn even now.
It is very comfortable in a summer.
