Extraordinary battle armour, complete with moustachioed masks, enlivens this scintillating show, which brilliantly captures the theatrical side of a chivalrous epoch Japan’s pre-modern warrior elite ...

Like other countries in East Asia, Japan has managed to slow the spread. Masks may be an important part of that recipe. The medical nightmare that is uncontrolled coronavirus spread has afflicted ...

For many people around the world, face masks have become an essential accessory to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. In Japan, however, a mask has now become part of formal attire. Public officials ...