The mystery and magic of masks from Japan is revealed in a New Orleans Museum of Art exhibit slated to coincide with the annual celebration of the Asian country’s unique culture. “Traditions ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Masks based on real people's faces are diplayed at the Shuhei Okawara's mask shop in Tokyo, Japan December 16, 2020. REUTERS/Issei ...

The human face has inspired artists around the world for millennia, and the mask provides a dynamic form for exploring issues such as cultural identity, gender, performance, and appropriation. But ...

TOKYO >> Wrestling masks add mystery and a star-like atmosphere to the spectacle of professional wrestling. Daisuke Kumagai, 44, produces pro-wrestling masks at a workshop called Osanpos Kobo ...

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 ...

People have grown very accustomed to seeing masks over the last year, however chances are you haven't seen any quite like those made by Shuhei Okawara. Test Shuhei Okawara, owner of mask shop Kamenya ...