Incredibly Ingenious: Japanese Inventions You Can't Find Elsewhere

2. Genkan

What It Is: A traditional Japanese home's porch and doormat combined. Average Cost: Not Available A sensible Japanese home feature is called a genkan.This element is present in the foyers of traditional Japanese residences, flats, and structures. The creation is a hybrid of a porch and a doormat. Its main function is to provide a place for visitors to take off their shoes before entering the house or structure.

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Genkan on Pinterest at popbonbon528 When entering a home or apartment, Japanese people virtually never wear shoes. The explanation is straightforward: they don't want to bring dirt from the street into the house since their shoes are filthy. One approach to making that home rule easier to follow is through the genkan.