Even before the coronavirus pandemic, face masks were a common sight on Japan’s streets. But now they’ve become essential attire for everyone, and companies are adding more style and function ...

Raiho-shin rituals take place annually in various regions of Japan, on days marking the beginning of the ... During the rituals, local people dressed in outlandish costumes visit houses, admonishing ...

Japanese people have taken to wearing face masks during the pandemic, but the main reason for doing so has more to do with going along with others than preventing the coronavirus from spreading ...