Japanese Geta 'Inuyama'
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The geta where a golden dragon coils up the strap
A dragon never goes quiet, even on a sandal. This geta pairs the classic raised wooden base with hanao straps printed in a golden dragon weaving across deep navy — the mythical creature of strength and good fortune, coiling right where everyone can see it. It's the most striking pair in the range and it knows it.
The base is the traditional geta form: a brown wooden platform, grain running warm across the top, raised on two teeth that lift the foot in the time-honored way. The natural finish keeps it grounded and earthy, the perfect foil for the rich straps above. Rubber under each tooth handles modern ground.
The straps carry the real drama — a gold dragon, scales and whiskers picked out against navy woven fabric, padded thick for comfort. It's a motif loaded with meaning in Japanese and broader East Asian tradition, and here it turns a simple wooden sandal into a genuine statement piece.
Sized from 38 up, these lean masculine and pair naturally with a darker yukata or, for the daring, with relaxed modern fits where the dragon can do its talking. Either way the strap is the event.
Sizes run from 38 to 46. They sit snug on the foot, so we recommend selecting one size up. The wooden base is ready to wear as-is; the padded straps soften with time. A dragon for your feet, and a conversation starter for everywhere they go.
There's a real theatre to wearing these — the clack of the wooden teeth on the ground, the dragon catching the eye with every stride. Geta have been worn at festivals and in daily life across Japan for centuries, and a strap this striking turns an everyday act into a small performance. The dragon, long a symbol of power and protection, makes them feel almost talismanic.
- Lightweight wooden sole with two teeth (ha)
- Sole height: 5 cm
- Rubber coating under the teeth for grip
- 100% woven cotton hanao straps
- Thick padded straps for comfortable wear
Good to know
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Our pieces are cut to Asian sizing, which runs smaller than US sizing — so as a rule, order one size up from your usual size. The exceptions are t-shirts and hoodies, which run true to size, so take your usual size for those. Every product page has its own size chart with exact measurements taken flat, so you can compare against a piece you already own. Still caught between two sizes? Email support@japan-clothing.com and a real person will help you pick the right one.
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Materials vary from piece to piece — some are 100% cotton, others polyester, satin-finish, or a blend, depending on the design. You'll find the exact composition in the product description above, and it's always printed on the inner label of the garment itself. When the two ever differ, trust the label.
A little care goes a long way with these pieces. To keep colors deep and fabric intact:
- Machine wash cold, 30°C / 86°F maximum — heat is what fades and shrinks
- Turn the garment inside out and wash with similar colors
- Use a gentle cycle and mild detergent; skip the fabric softener on printed or embroidered pieces
- Do not bleach
- Hang to dry in the shade — avoid the tumble dryer, which is the fastest way to ruin the fit
- Iron on low heat if needed, and always inside out over prints or embroidery
- For anything delicate or unusual, follow the inner label first
Treated right, these pieces hold their shape, color and detail wash after wash.
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Delivery. We ship worldwide, directly from our manufacturing partners in Asia. Most orders arrive within 7–15 business days, depending on where you are. If your order hasn't arrived within 30 days, we'll make it right — a full refund or a replacement, your call.
Tracking. As soon as your order ships, you'll get an email with a tracking link, so you can follow your package the whole way. Lost track of it? Email support@japan-clothing.com and we'll check for you.
Returns. You have 30 days from delivery to return an item for a full refund, exchange or store credit. Returns are free worldwide — we cover the return shipping. Just email us and we'll send you a prepaid label.
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All prices include taxes — what you see is what you pay, with nothing added at checkout. Import duties are handled on our end, so for the vast majority of orders you won't pay a thing on delivery. And in the rare case a fee does slip through, we cover it — just email support@japan-clothing.com and we'll take care of it.
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Japan Clothing is inspired by Japan, not made in Japan — and we'd rather you hear it from us. Every piece draws from Japanese culture, design and street style: the energy of Tokyo's backstreets, the calm of a Kyoto workshop, the prints of vintage textiles, the cut of modern streetwear. We translate that inspiration into clothes built for daily wear, anywhere in the world.
The pieces themselves are produced by manufacturing partners in Asia. The exact composition of each one is listed on its product page and printed on the inner label — no guesswork, no fine print.
We don't sell you an origin. We share a spirit.
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- Transparent pricing. All prices include taxes — no hidden fees, no surprises at delivery.
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