Japanese Mask

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The Japanese mask is worn during Shinto ceremonies and during No theater performances. It's a Japanese accessory that has been anchored in popular culture for centuries. Traditional Japanese masks are inspired by Asian folklore. Know that thanks to the Kimura Kami team you will be able to hide your identity with several types of Japanese masks: hannya mask , Japanese mouse mask, Kitsune mask or Oni Japanese mask (worn by samurai warrior)... Read more In order to help you in the choice of your mask, we are going to explain the meaning of the different masks on our Japanese online store (after a short introduction on the origin of this ancient mask)! Why do Japanese people wear mask? The traditional Japanese mask has been worn since the Edo period. During this period, the shogunate reigned as the undisputed master over the Japanese archipelago! Thus the wearing of the mask is popular and ancient. Japanese people today wear masks in everyday life mainly for their health. A Japanese anti-pollution mask protects from microbes and some viruses but this is not its main function. With the advent of the kawaii style , the wearing of printed and colored masks has become popular. So much so that the Japanese cloth mask has become a real fashion accessory. This type of mask is called a masuku. The Japanese wear this cotton mask for : To have a unique and trendy style according to the colors, embroidered or printed patterns of their mouth mask. Hide a part of their face. It's quite practical, the mornings when we lack of time to make up. Conceal their identity. This is very useful for Jpop or cosplay stars who are real fashion phenomena. The patterns of the masuku masks in our collection are inspired by irezumi, yakuza and kawaii fashion. Some of them have an activated carbon filter and an elastic cord so that they are comfortable to wear (vs. the one-size disposable mask). Nowadays, Japanese people still wear masks but only for certain occasions. Let's see together when it is a

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