Give your mask extra protection with samurai armor face covers
Masks have long been worn in Japan as a common practice for a variety of reasons, but they’re obviously an everyday necessity these days as…
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Japanese shop introduces constantly grinning “smile masks” to be more welcoming
Face masks have been worn in Japan long before the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, but the pandemic has definitely made them a more integral…
Textile maker releases woven traditional Japanese paper masks for kimono
As masks have become an everyday essential in Japan as a countermeasure against the spread of the novel coronavirus, makers have taken to releasing more…
Japanese maker releases glowing and flashing gaming masks
For good reason, masks are in high demand at the moment. Even before the novel coronavirus pandemic, masks have been used in Japan for a…
Bare gruesome fangs and more with Japanese designer’s awesome creature masks
Talented special effects artist turned fashion designer MALICIOUS.X (Twitter/Instagram) crafts incredibly stylish and sometimes horrifying accessories, but her awesome masks might be appreciated at no…
Japanese artist solves foggy glasses mask problem with brilliant Ramen Mask
Given the need to prioritize health and safety in recent times, many (hopefully) people are wearing masks. Those that have used masks for a while…
What do people think about the UNIQLO AIRism mask released on the 19th of June in Japan?
The AIRism Mask by Uniqlo was released on Friday, 19th of June in Japan and people went so far as lining up since early in…
Hopeful Japanese assembly member campaigns with “Abe Masks” as her bra
If you’ve ever been in Japan during political campaign season, particularly for regional elections, you’ve likely seen the standard campaign posters set up by candidates…
How is this ordinary box of masks really helping people in need?
Since the onset of the Coronavirus in Japan, face masks have become scarce and increasingly expensive in stores nationwide. The internet has been awash with…
Creative hacks that will save your ears after wearing a mask for a long time
Because of the coronavirus, many people refrain from going outside unless it is an emergency and there’s no other option but to leave the house….
Japanese papercraft artist creates amazing Gundam masks
Japanese papercraft artist Tomowo (@tomowo_PS2) has been turning cardboard into finely detailed and high quality masks of iconic designs from Neon Genesis Evangelion, Star Wars,…
Japanese university releases free printable 3D big tuna mask covers
Even without the novel coronavirus outbreak, masks are a common sight in Japan for reasons as simple of providing a sense of privacy and anonymity…
Prisoners Across Japan Join In Fight Against COVID-19 By Producing Face Masks
As the number of cases of COVID-19 patients continues to rise, and the nation comes to terms with new rules set about by the government…
Japanese Twitter user shares simple and clever way to make your own reusable mask
With a recent state of emergency declared, the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has hit Japan hard, and as a result many areas across…
Student Called Out For Going Against School Policy: White Masks Only
As COVID-19 continues to spread across the world, people of all nations have implemented countermeasures to some degree. Wearing surgical masks, frequent hand-washing, social distancing,…