A mysterious “Fox Wedding” procession appears in a Japanese city on Halloween night
On Halloween night, October 31st, 2021, residents of Kagoshima City were treated to a “fox wedding” procession. There are many legends about “fox weddings,” known…
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The Masked Singer comes to Japan! The show is now available to watch online
The Masked Singer is a popular show that features fantastic live performances of big stars without revealing their faces. The performers have to wear a mask…
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…
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…
Remove even the toughest stains with the Haku’undō mask cleaning liquid
Essential for the current times we live in, removable masks are a great eco-friendly and sustainable invention. However, they are not without their flaws, one…
Japanese artist and designer CHA2’s cyberpunk headgear looks like it came from the future
If your Venn diagram of interests includes Japanese subculture, street fashion, and cyberpunk, chances are you already know about Hirofumi Matsuura 松浦啓文, who goes by…
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,…
C-Face smart mask exceeds 200% of crowdfunding goal on first day of launch
Some of our readers may recall our article last week in which we introduced the C-Face smart mask by Japanese tech startup Donut Robotics. ©…
‘Smart masks,’ sewage testing, and other innovations limiting the fallout of COVID-19
So far, the fallout of COVID-19 in Japan has been relatively limited. Despite never instigating a full lockdown or other draconian measures, the country has…
Cooled Masks Sold in This Vending Machine Turn Out to Be a Hit
Masks have been on the tip of everyone’s tongue, here in Japan and across the larger international community. While their effect against the COVID-19 infection…
Twitter users in Japan showcase creativity with DIY masks during pandemic
Masks continue to be in short supply in Japan due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. While several Japanese companies have stepped up production and even…
Mask Shortage-Induced Panic Caused Break-in at Japanese Drugstore
Due to the continuing spread of COVID-19 over the last several months, surgical masks are scarce, worrying healthcare workers treating those infected with the coronavirus….
Japanese politicians suggest beef tickets, free masks will shield Japan from pandemic: residents disagree
All around the world, the COVID-19 virus is decimating economies. Lockdowns are increasingly the norm, leaving many service industry employees without an income. Take America,…
Japan’s Mask Snood Fashionably Arrives Just In Time
Japanese online retailer Felissimo has sort of made their name on quirky animal-motif goods such as 3D hamster handkerchiefs and squishy cat paw handbags, one…
Discover The Creativity And Variety of Japanese Masks at The 8th Tokyo Mask Festival
From Noh masks, traditional fox masks and devil masks to contemporary mask creations like realistic animal masks and kigurumi masks, not to mention masked idols,…