No mask in Japan sparks debate over ‘facial underwear’

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With the opening of borders, foreigners arriving in Japan realize that some things here are different.

Eating out is a bargain, thanks to low inflation and a weak yen. Areas that were once familiar are now unrecognizable thanks to the rise of structures. And dressing in a mask remains almost ubiquitous, even outdoors.

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