It marks the third time for a wooden mask from the period to be discovered in Japan. Experts believe the artifact played a key role in important agricultural festivals organized by influential ...

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.

A 57m (187ft) Buddhist statue dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, Kannon, in central Japan has been draped with a giant face covering. Temple managers in Aizuwakamatsu plan to keep the figure ...

People around the nation seem to be gradually removing their masks, which have been a fixture on their faces for more than three years during the pandemic, as COVID-19 cases remain low. A company ...

Let's unravel the history of masks in Japan! Dr. ISO introduces various ideas and innovations, including masks for silver mine workers and masks to block toilet odors.