A video of influencer Simran Jain (@simranbalarjain) has gone viral as she conducts an unusual experiment to test Japan's street cleanliness.
In the Instagram reel, Simran walks barefoot through Japanese streets, wearing only a pair of fresh white socks to see if they would remain dirt-free. Her goal was to discover if Japan is truly "one of the cleanest countries in the world."
The video, now with over 26 million views, shows Simran crossing roads and strolling on footpaths, holding her shoes in hand. At the end of the video, the camera zooms in to reveal the socks, which appear spotless without visible dust or stains, sparking a mix of surprise and skepticism online.
While some viewers praised Japan's cleanliness, others questioned the validity of Simran's test. Some suggested the footage may not reveal the actual state of the socks after walking, while others found humor in the unique approach, with comments like, "Detergent company crying in the corner," and "Try this with black socks in India."
A few users, including a long-time resident of Japan, doubted the test, claiming it’s unlikely that any street could leave socks completely spotless. Others shared similar experiences in clean countries, like Singapore, where new shoes stayed remarkably clean throughout their visit.