Fuchimotos invited us back for another dinner and to spend the night. (See other pix below. Mr. Fuchimoto is the retired monk who showed us his samurai moves...) This photo is from right after we arrived at their house and is a typical scene all over Japan. You take your shoes off before entering and then step backward into the house so your shoes will be ready in the right position for when you need to slip them back on as you leave. However, that's more difficult to do when you're worried if you might smack your head against a low doorway. =)