Combination of factors is keeping masks on in Tokyo even as the government says they don’t have to be.
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We find out if people in Tokyo are ripping off their masks and throwing them to the wind in light of the new changes.
Even with government plans to downgrade the coronavirus to the same danger level as seasonal flu, many plan to stay masked up.
If you’re asking yourself the question “Do I have to wear a mask in Japan?” you might want to read this first.
Proposed amendment comes as Japan is expected to announce timetable for unrestricted inbound tourism.
With Tokyo’s infection numbers spiking, wearing a mask is important, but this was the wrong mask to wear.
Ghibli Museum’s hand-crafted masks are here just in time for Japan’s summer festival season.
Oita City Councilman’s struggle to wear his masks with pride has grown into a hellacious slobberknocker of litigation.
If you can’t handle wearing a mask properly, you’re probably not ready for higher education.
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