Pop Japan

This video showcases the 7 popular platform shoe brands in Japan and some of their best collections. Platform shoes are one of the famous footwear in Japan, especially in the fashion districts of Shibuya and Harajuku. These shoes have a 1-4 inch thick soles and are similar to an oiran's geta.

Both international and local brand are popular in Japan. One of these is the brand called YRU. It is an American brand known for their vegan, cruelty-free leather platforms. Another brand is Yosuke. A Japanese brand that is popular in the Black-Clad Gothic & Visual Kei subcultures. And Swankiss, a Japanese brand founded in 2013, known for their pastel and furry platforms, is worn by many Japanese girls who dress in "princess" style.

Tags: fashion, platforms, platform shoes, Harajuku, Shibuya, YRU, Yosuke, Swankiss, subculture, black clad gothic, visual kei, leather