The researchers surveyed 1,000 Japanese citizens online in March about how often and why they wear face coverings. The survey found that most people wear the protective gear, even though masks ...

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Most of its clothing is mass produced in every color a shopper might want. Some people have called the chain "Japan's answer to Gap." Uniqlo opened its largest store in Shanghai last year.

An curved arrow pointing right. Asia's biggest clothing retailer Uniqlo is quickly taking over in the US. Here's why. Produced by Joe Avella Follow BI Video: On Facebook More from Retail Asia's ...

Over 19,000 people have signed campaigner Yumi Ishikawa’s petition, calling for Japan to end dress codes that require women to wear high heels in the workplace. It has since gone viral with over ...

On April 1, Japan introduced an ordinance encouraging all bicycle riders, regardless of age, to wear helmets. The measure goes into effect amid a growing number of accidents across the country.

Confronted by endless TV shows criticizing people who failed to wear masks or observe social ... Sato suggests that the peculiar structure of Japanese society lies behind the increased anxiety.