En Iwamura's playful, wistful sculptures reference the historical nature of masks while reflecting their role in our ...

Japan’s annual ritual of “mame-maki,” or bean-throwing, at Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines and homes sees people marking ...

Watch enough videos of people sharing their nighttime beauty routines, and you’ll likely peep a lip mask in the mix. “A lip mask is a concentrated treatment meant to hydrate and repair the ...

Giant tengu (goblin) masks, karasu tengu (crow goblins), yamabushi (mountain priests), and lucky men and women march through the shopping district, tossing beans. The massive tengu mask float, ...

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Taking a selfie while wearing an LED face mask might be the new beauty status symbol but how does this technology actually work? Medical ...

By Melinda Wenner Moyer You’ve probably noticed this scene on social media: People (usually women) lounging on couches or in beds while wearing serial-killer-style face masks with colorful ...

World Bank Deputy Chief Economist Ayhan Kose has said that the Japanese economy is expected to "deliver healthy growth" over the next two years driven by increased consumption backed by rising wages.

The ‘Dead of Night’ singer may hide his face behind a mask and his real name with a pseudonym, but fans have still successfully discovered the South African musician’s real name and former career ...

In late December Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi visited China, where he took part in a series of meetings with his counterpart Wang Yi and other Chinese officials. The trip gave the ...

In other cases, you may need to bring in stronger reinforcements. Enter: the foot mask. “Foot masks are designed to hydrate and soften the skin, and, in some cases, offer exfoliation,” Dr ...

She hears a sound that breaks her focus. Was that a cough? Will her mask protect her? COVID-19 remains a very present threat for the 55-year-old. Scarbro has multiple immune disorders, making her ...

A record number of visitors came to Japan in 2024, thanks to surging post-pandemic global tourism and a decline in the yen that’s making the island nation an attractive and affordable destination.