Getabako
A getabako (下駄箱) is a shoe cupboard in Japan, usually situated in the genkan, an entryway or porch of the house. In Japan, it is considered uncouth to not remove one's shoes before entering the house. Near the getabako is a slipper rack, and most people in Japan wear slippers around the house, except for rooms which have tatami flooring as they are bad for the floor. The getabako is usually made of wood and bamboo, and there are many sold all over the world.
The word getabako is originated from 下駄 (geta - a Japanese clog) + 箱 (hako - box).
Usually there are big getabako in schools and kindergartens, and each student has his own section. Sometimes students store personal things there, or use them to leave love letters.
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Podcasts:
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by Magic Dirt
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by Goodie Mob
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by T-ara
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by Notch
Kidbug
by: Magic DirtYou only do gasses this time around
You only do vapours this time around
Too much to worry about on your own
Kidbug filling and spilling your foam
Crass is the fact you bite your arm
Falling over cutting my eye
See your face it's magnified
Kidbug, Man of the Mansion
You got the place but you ain't got the action
You start to burn more with every person
This time around
You're sick of staring at the ceiling
This time around
Too much to figure out without clues
Kidbug everybody's out except you
Everytime you raise the alarm
Can't believe it's doing you harm
I think it's over with the test tubes
I'm coming around
I think it's over, it's the best for you