For many people around the world, face masks have become an essential accessory to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. In Japan, however, a mask has now become part of formal attire. Public officials ...

Actually we Japanese wear masks cause in Japan, being shy is actually a part of the culture. I’d bet that a 1/5 or so of the population would prefer to go through life masked up, feeling safe and well ...

Japan had eased its mask mandate for the first time only in March ever since the Covid pandemic struck the world in 2020. The government said it is now up to individuals to decide whether they ...

When you think of Japan in the age of COVID, you might imagine a crowd of people wearing masks. But why do so many Japanese people wear masks? In an article titled "Bi-directional associations ...

Japan's decision to relax its mask guidelines this week marks a significant transition for a country where people have universally embraced the face coverings since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.