How one Japanese citizen is using manga & anime as a “secret” weapon against coronavirus
As the invisible threat of COVID-19 becomes ever more real, Japan seems to be finally falling victim to the virus. No doubt many find themselves…
Masks
Japanese goods maker develops “make anything a mask” strap during mask shortage
The novel coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll around the globe, and Japan in particular has been dealing with a sickness mask shortage that has…
Japanese artist crafts mecha-inspired traditional oni demon masks
Japanese oddity retailer Village Vanguard has definitely tried their hand at eccentric masks before, including polygon animal heads and almost terrifyingly realistic anime masks. Now…
Japanese YouTuber makes easy DIY masks that look surprisingly cool
In the days of COVID-19, masks are a must-have. However, retailers are struggling to meet demand as panic buying strikes consumers across Japan. Sharp has…
13-year-old donates over 600 handmade sickness masks amid shortage in Japan
The spread of the novel coronavirus in Japan has caused a shortage of medical supplies, with sickness masks chief among them. While many have turned…
Japanese Model Gives Tutorial On Converting Bras To Sickness Masks
Heightened concern over the spread of the coronavirus in Japan has resulted in a shortage of sickness masks (which in turn has led now prohibited…
Under 5% of Japanese companies using off-peak commuting and telework, survey reveals
As Japan continues to face the growing threat of COVID-19 within its borders, many companies have mandated or encouraged employees to begin telecommuting or off-peak…
Japanese Idol Group Charges Extra For Fans Not Wearing Masks Due To Cornoavirus
Idol groups in Japan, and particularly underground idols (chika idols, 地下アイドル) offer a service to fans referred to as “cheki”. They’re essentially Polaroid/print-out camera shots…
The Proper Way to Dispose of Surgical Masks
It’s not uncommon to see many Japanese people wearing masks in public places during the winter season. This is to protect against catching a cold…
Super Realistic Anime Doll Masks Let You Transform Into…Well, Anime
Over the past few years, Japan seems to be flexing its muscle on a corner of a market many may have not known existed: super…
Japanese Noh Mask Attached To Circulating Fan Chills The Room In More Ways Than One
While beautiful and steeped in rich tradition, the cypress wood masks worn by practitioners of classical Japanese performance art Noh can sometimes have an eerie…
Japanese Service Creates Wearable Super Realistic Replicas Of Your Pet’s Head
Ultra-realistic animal masks seem to strike the surreal sweet spot between “terrifying” and “adorable”, as seen with Japan’s viral gigantic wearable felt cat heads, but…
Japanese Amphibious Gill Garment Aims To Let Humans Breathe Underwater
If you’ve ever woken up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat after a nightmare of perishing away in a world submerged…
Japanese Super Realistic Orangutan Masks Let You Lounge and Terrify as Dr. Zaius
Japan has no shortage of variety when it comes to interesting masks. Whether it be Japanese horror movie beauty masks or humongous, terrifying felt cat…
Japanese Yosakoi Group Wows with Amazing Traditional Dance and Garments
When thinking of popular dances in Japan, the perfectly synchronized robotic dances of WORLD ORDER and other country-sweeping viral dances may come to mind, so…