Now, Japanese researchers think the differences in cultural acceptance may be traced ... outside in Europe and North America, but wearing a mask is not as popular as it is in Japan.
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.
The Osaka Center for Cultural Heritage announced ... 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 ...