Indian travel influencer tests Japan’s cleanliness by walking barefoot; here’s what happened
In the viral video, the influencer buys a new pair of socks and walks around the city wearing only them.
3 min read
By the end of the video, the influencer reveals the results to her viewers (Image source: @simranbalarjain/Instagram)Besides the technological advancements, Japan is also famous for its unparalleled cleanliness, evident across bustling cities and serene countrysides. Streets, parks, and transport systems are impeccably maintained, with minimal littering or pollution. Simran Jain, an Indian travel influencer, who travelled to the country last year in October tested the cleanliness by walking barefoot on its streets, and the results stirred up attention on social media, garnering over 30 million views on the video.
In the viral video, Jain buys 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 viewers: the socks are as spotless as when she first put them on. “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.
Watch here:
View this post on Instagram
With more than 33 million views, the video sparked a wide range of reactions as social media users expressed their astonishment. Many users questioned the credibility of the video, accusing the influencer of not being honest with the results. “I’m in Tokyo right now and you are absolutely right how clean Japan is. You wouldn’t dare to littering,” a user wrote. “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,” another user commented.
“Let’s just pretend this is true,” a third user wrote. “Funny how in the first clip and the last clip of the video you were in the exact same spot, on front of the exact same car,” another user said.
Stay informed with access to our award-winning journalism.
Avoid misinformation with trusted, accurate reporting.
Make smarter decisions with insights that matter.
Top Stories
Must Read
Buzzing Now
Jan 13: Latest News
- 01
- 02
- 03
- 04
- 05