
How to make a DIY no-sew face mask from t-shirts, socks and paper towels
Follow these videos to make a simple non-medical face mask – no sewing required
Where to buy or how to make our own face masks, plus caring tips, donations and more coronavirus-related mask information
From Tokyo to Toronto, face masks have become an integral part of daily life for many of us as we get used to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. Whether you’re looking to buy face masks, make one yourself, donate them, or even find tips on how to wear and care for them, we've compiled all our face mask features into this handy guide.
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Follow these videos to make a simple non-medical face mask – no sewing required
If you're having a hard time finding face masks in stores, these DIY masks are a handy backup
Download Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka’s emergency face shield template for free
For a bit of comic relief
Keep your reusable face masks safe, clean and ready to use with these simple tips
Use these simple tricks to keep your lenses clear while wearing a face mask
Use these handy tips and tools to help alleviate pain and soreness around your ears while you’re masked up
Stores ran out of masks? Here's a list of online shops to purchase reusable face masks or materials to make your own at home
Take your face protection to the next level with these creative face masks and accessories
Stay safe and stylish with these sustainable face masks that give new life to former kimono
The new masks, redesigned following customer complaints, are available online now and in stores
As Japan enters rainy season, wearing a face mask can become quite uncomfortable with the rising temperatures and higher humidity. Shibutani Shoten, a car-seat...
The woven washi paper face masks come in multiple colours and pair perfectly with a kimono
Tokyo businesses are getting behind the Fukushigenba ni Mask wo project – you can, too
Help those at risk of coronavirus by donating your unopened and unused face masks
Made by a Japanese start up, the C-Face mask translates spoken Japanese into text in English, Chinese, Korean and more
According to one test, disposable paper masks, fabric masks and paper towels could be effective at filtering out particles from the air
Hamamatsu city in Shizuoka is testing out a robot which politely asks bare-faced visitors to mask up
As more and more businesses start reopening in Tokyo and across Japan, people are being encouraged to adapt to a new lifestyle to curb the spread of Covid-19...
Jump on any train walk down any street or enter any workplace in urban Japan and you’ll find many people hiding the lower half of their faces. With so many...
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