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The Origami Mask by Paper Parade is made from antiviral Air Clean Paper by Heiwa Paper and can be folded flat when not in use.

The latest Japanese interior design brings origami into the fold

by Mio Yamada

Despite its ubiquitous association with Japan, origami’s history is shrouded in mystery. Some say the paper-folding techniques were imported from ancient China, while others insist they were invented in Japan. Whatever its heritage, by the end of the Edo Period (1603-1868), Japanese origami had b...

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Here’s how to treat COVID-19 vaccine side effects

by Haruka Murayama

Though Japan’s vaccine rollout still lags behind other developed countries, more and more people have been getting their jabs. To date, over 49 million people — about 39% of Japan’s total population — have been fully vaccinated with either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. And, from Aug. 16, the...