Third of Service Industry Workers Banned from Wearing Masks Despite Coronavirus Outbreaks
One of 2020’s top headlines has been Coronavirus. As the death toll continues to rise in China, reported to be more than 250, and infections…
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Nose-Blowing and Facemasks Provide Surprisingly Deep Insight into Japan’s Social Norms and Facial Expressions
Have you ever been on the train or bus with a horrible runny nose? Whether due to allergies or a cold, I’m pretty sure we’ve…
Hyokkame Solo Exhibition: Discover The Surreal and Kawaii World of Artistic Kigurumi Masks
If you’re visiting Tokyo this January and your interests fall somewhere within the Venn diagram of anime, manga, Japanese subculture and art, then there’s a…
Interview with Kyoto Pop Singer Asachill
As our readers may recall, last month, Kyoto pop singer Asachill guided us through the beautiful traditional Kyoto neighborhood of Pontocho where she grew up….
Japanese Twitter User Turns Christmas Tree Into Terrifying Holiday Masterpiece
December is finally here, and ’tis the season to put up bright lights and a tree in anticipation for Christmas Day. Many people in Japan…
Here’s A Creepy Godzilla Mask Made Out Of LEGOS
By now we’ve all seen the terrifying visage of the King of the Monsters in Godzilla Resurgence (Shin Gojira), where Neon Genesis Evangelion pros Hideaki…