How to ease your way into wearing an “edgy” black mask in Japan
The spread of the novel coronavirus infection has caused many people to wear face masks in their daily lives. Face masks come in many colors,…
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Japanese toddler’s favorite face mask makes passers-by do a double take
When you wear a face mask, it usually hides your mouth and the contours of your face. Some people think it makes them look better,…
Japanese printing company’s witty business cards reveal the smile behind your mask
The inconvenience of hidden faces For those who have jobs involving frequent meetings and exchanging business cards, one of the many inconveniences brought about by…
New “mask” gives you permanent melonpan munching face while blocking microdroplets
Do you love melonpan? Of course you do. Who can resist that satisfyingly ridged pattern, the round shape, and the combination of delicious, crunchy sugary…
“No-Mask Picnic Day” Organizers See Reason and Cancel
The novel coronavirus has completely changed the daily lives for many across the world. It began spreading in Japan around February 2020, and as of…
Japan’s Caffè & Bar Pronto offers free “drinking etiquette” masks to patrons during pandemic
Based on the number of people newly infected with the novel coronavirus and the status of the medical system, the emergency declaration requiring restaurants and…
The BDP lipstick-free mask is now on sale
Brand Design Plus, abbreviated as BDP, is a Japanese graphic and apparel design company based in the home of fashion boutiques, Daikanyama, also known as…
Pandemic-themed Japanese Sweets “Gomitsu” to go on sale in February
The Wagashi / 和菓子 (Japanese sweets) maker Tōhōen 稲豊園 will release a new pandemic-themed set of five pieces in February, aimed to go on sale…
99% Virus Cut Victorian Mask now available on Amazon Japan
The beautiful diamond shape Victorian mask, popular in South Korea, is now available on Amazon.co.jp. Because of its shape and high ability to prevent infection,…
Makeup brand KATE releases the Kogao Small Face Silhouette Mask in Japan
Kanebo Cosmetics’ make-up brand KATE released a Kogao series mask on December 15th. Kogao is the Japanese term for small face and along fair skin,…
Hatsune Miku masks by official Vocaloid illustrator sold by Japanese PC retailer
iXima is a Japanese illustrator whose artwork has been used for official Vocaloid packaging. They’re also known for creating an image of Hatsune Miku chilling…
Japanese company will “buy your face” and turn it into a super realistic face mask to sell
Including a service that makes super realistic wearable replicas of your pet’s head and doll masks that look lifted straight out of an anime, it…
Mei Mei washi face masks for eyeglass wearers feature cool pixel art from hermippe
Mei Mei washi face masks Mei Mei face masks are designed for eyeglass wearers. By hanging it on the temples of your eyeglasses instead of…
Inspirational wing-motif yoshikitty face masks and mugs will tide you through the pandemic
Inspiration from Yoshiki On April 24th, as Japan was suffering its first peak of novel coronavius infections, Japanese rock superstar Yoshiki appeared on a special…
Japanese inventor makes face mask that rises to let you eat, other “useless machines” for pandemic times
Although it has become somewhat of a political issue in some countries, medical authorities mostly concur that that wearing a face mask is useful the…