Running is a trending exercise now. Many people are into getting nice shoes with cushions and support. How many are into functional socks that make running easy? As a frequent travellers to Japan, shopping is one of the main activities and “Made in Japan” products are appealing. However, when it comes to sports goods, foreign brands such as Nike and Adidas are far more popular than the local brands in Japan. So it is not as easy as you think to find local products that are made in Japan. Recently I saw some made-in-Japan functional running socks in a sports store called Sports Authority. They look good, made in Japan, so I bought a couple of different styles and give it a try.