1. First take a soft bristle brush to clean away any dirt or grime, be sure to pay particular attention to the welt (often grooved in a fine shoe like John Lobb). 2. With a small brush apply the cream ...

A shoe shine man who has been a familiar sight in the heart of the capital for half a century set up shop on a recent weekday on a sidewalk near JR Tokyo Station. He arranged folding chairs in a ...