Japan, renowned for its technological advancements, is equally celebrated for its unmatched cleanliness, visible in both its bustling cities and tranquil countrysides. Streets, parks, and public transport systems are immaculately maintained, with minimal litter or pollution. Simran Jain, an Indian travel influencer, tested this aspect of Japan’s cleanliness during her visit last October by walking barefoot on its streets. Her experiment captured social media attention, with the video amassing over 30 million views.
In the viral clip, Jain purchases a new pair of socks and walks around the city wearing only them. By the end of the video, she reveals the results to her audience: the socks remain as pristine as they were when she first wore them.
“Bought a fresh pair of socks and took them straight to the streets of Japan… because if it’s really the cleanest country in the world, my socks better stay spotless. Curious to see what happened? Watch till the end for the sock report! Exploring Japan, one step at a time—literally. From clean streets to quirky moments, this reel has it all!” she captioned the video.
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The video, which has garnered over 33 million views, sparked a flurry of reactions as social media users shared their astonishment and skepticism. While many praised Japan’s cleanliness, others questioned the authenticity of the results showcased in the video.
One user wrote, “I’m in Tokyo right now and you are absolutely right how clean Japan is. You wouldn’t dare to littering.” However, a contrasting perspective came from a long-term resident of Japan: “I have been living in Japan for over 25 years and I can guarantee that results in the video are fake. Japan is clean but not that clean that there is not a single particle of dust on that sock.”
“Let’s just pretend this is true,” another user commented, hinting at disbelief. Some users pointed out inconsistencies, with one remarking, “Funny how in the first clip and the last clip of the video you were in the exact same spot, in front of the exact same car.”
“Try with black socks in India.. it works,” another user wrote a funny comment.
