but our research suggests wearers rarely use masks for that purpose,” Nakayachi said. “Most of them simply want to don masks just because others do.” The researchers surveyed 1,000 Japanese ...

In contrast to the lockdowns imposed in many countries around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Japanese ...

Japan's decision to relax its mask guidelines ... The health ministry says it will continue to advise that people use masks in two other situations — when visiting a doctor, and when visiting ...

Japan is currently dependent on imports from China and other countries to obtain most of its N95 face masks for use at its medical institutions. “We want to get our new masks into practical use ...

One of the most talked about people in Japan at the moment is Uketsu ... an unsophisticated but distinctive papier-mâché mask. He has worn the mask, along with a black body stocking and black ...

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, face masks were a common sight on Japan’s streets. But now they’ve become essential attire for everyone, and companies are adding more style and function ...

IBUSUKI, Kagoshima -- The unique "Mendon" festival, featuring a parade of participants wearing bizarre masks who smear black ...

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