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· King Malleta
Why Japanese People Love Wearing Surgical Masks in Public
If you’ve ever been to Japan, you might notice the Japanese affinity for surgical masks. Aside from hygienic purposes and to avoid pollen allergies during the to spring season, there are other reasons why a lot of Japanese people can’t leave the house without wearing their masks.
· Ryan General
White People in the U.K. Get Scared When Japanese Tourists Wear Flu Masks
For more than a decade now, many Japanese have become accustomed to wearing flu masks whenever they step outside. While some wear them as protection from airborne diseases, dust, or the cold breeze, others wear them mostly as a fashion accessory.
· admin
Inside a Chinese Factory that Makes the Insanely Popular Donald Trump Masks
America’s Election Day ended last week but the series of protests from anti-Trump supporters is just starting. Whether you are a Donald Trump supporter or not, the whole world is truly affected by his surprising win. One Shenzhen factory received an overload of requests for…
· Ryan General
Donald Trump Masks Are Selling Like Hot Cakes in Japan and No One Knows Why
Creepy Donald Trump masks are now a huge hit in Japan with the most popular line of rubber masks having been sold out in just one day after Trump’s victory in the U.S. election. The masks were created by Ogawa Studios, one of the country’s most popular mask manufacturers.…
· Editorial Staff
Chewbacca Masks Are Fetching Up to $1,000 Online Because of This Woman
Last week, the following video became by Candace Payne became the most popular Facebook Live video of all-time — beating Buzzfeed’s famous watermelon video by a landslide. It’s the simple joys in life….
· Laura Dang
Artist Reveals Who is Really Under the Masks of Famous Characters
Alex Solis, an artist living in Chicago, created a series of witty illustrations called “Icons Unmasked” that unveil the surprising and some not-so-surprising characters that disguise themselves as other pop culture icons. The artist took on famous characters such as Grumpy Cat,…
· Kyle Encina
Japan is Taking Their Face Mask Game to Another Level
Surgical face masks are already making waves in Japan’s fashion scene, but another mask is catching up, and this one comes with health benefits too. Japan’s latest fashion trend involves wearing masks that don’t just cover up the face, but the neck as well.
· Carl Samson
Mom, 63 and Daughters 41, 40 And 36 Stuns The Internet With Their Youthful Looks
A family of four women in Taiwan has been attracting attention for their youthful appearances that revealing their actual ages may seem like a joke. The women started making headlines when 41-year-old Lure Hsu, an interior designer and fashion blogger, shared her photos online.
· Khier Casino
China’s Popular ‘Facekini’ Swimwear Gets a New Porcelain Design
Just in time for the summer, beachgoers in China are adding the porcelain facekini to their swimwear wardrobe. While wearing face masks, known as facekinis, to the beach is nothing new, the 7th generation Chinese swimsuit staple features blue-and-white porcelain and embroidery.
· Carl Samson
Japan Has an Insanely Low Jobless Rate, But the Country is Still Doomed
Japan has been making great strides in decreasing unemployment rates recently, but experts are warning of something terrible happening on the flip side. According to government data released this week, the country’s jobless rate was at 2.8% in April for the third consecutive…
· Benny Luo
Meet the Most Famous Black Man in Korea
Sam Okyere is the most famous black man in Korea. Within the last few years, Okyere’s built up quite the reputation as a T.V. personality in South Korea, where he is also known as Sam Ochiri. His fanbase is so strong that he often gets mobbed everywhere he goes in public.
· Ryan General
Student Sparks Outrage in China For Praising U.S.’s Fresh Air, Free Speech in Commencement Address
A graduation speech delivered by a Chinese student at an American university has sparked some negative criticisms from Chinese netizens due to its focus on freedom and fresh air. University of Maryland student Shuping Yang delivered the controversial address on Sunday after the…
· Adly Choi
Why Korean Women Are Putting Horse Fat on Their Faces
There’s a new beauty trend in South Korea that has women rubbing horse fat into their skin. That’s right, horse fat. The yellowish buttery fat is unique because it has a high ratio of essential fatty acids and unsaturated fatty acids, making it a highly-prized ingredient for its…
· Carl Samson
How Rich People in China Are Surviving the Toxic Smog
Rich people in China are coping better than everyone else as toxic smog continues to plague the country. Some are flying to more breathable coastal cities or even other countries in search of clean air. This seems to be the most reasonable choice for survival. If life goes on…
· Khier Casino
Undercover Photos Reveal Horrific Working Conditions in a Chinese Toy Factory
China Labor Watch investigators went undercover at four toy factories where workers make products for Disney, Mattel, Fisher-Price and McDonald’s for 11 hours a day, seven days a week, and all for minimum wage. The investigation in southern China’s Guangdong Province discovered…
· Carl Samson
Ignorant College Students Ignite Internet Fury After Posting Racist Snapchat
Two students from Washington University received backlash for putting liquid face masks and uploading their photo with a questionable caption. On Friday night, one of the students shared the photo on her Snapchat story, backed by a description: “We’re in the Zulu tribe.”
· Laura Dang
Eerie Photos Reveal What Fukushima Looks Like 4 Years After the Nuclear Disaster
One photographer had the opportunity to get a rare look inside the abandoned radioactive towns of Fukushima, Japan four years after two natural disasters triggered a meltdown at the nuclear plant. Arkadiusz Podniesiński, 44, is a Polish photographer and filmmaker who received…
· Ryan General
Here’s How Far Chinese People Will Go to Avoid Getting Tan
While the issue of letting people wear the “burkini” remains a hot topic for debate in France, a similar-looking swimsuit comes to mind — China’s “facekini.” Just like the burkini, the facekini has also made global headlines, but not for any race-fueled and religiously-based…
· Editorial Staff
Mark Zuckerberg Goes For a Run in China, Foolishly Forgets to Wear a Face Mask
Mark Zuckerberg isn’t a stranger to China as the Chinese-speaking Facebook CEO is known for often paying visits to the country. However, Zuckerberg recently received a storm of criticism after he posted a picture of him and his team jogging in Beijing without wearing masks to…
· Laura Dang
Why China’s First Supermodel Doesn’t Think She’s Beautiful
The first Asian supermodel to grace the runway of a Victoria’s Secret fashion show thinks she isn’t beautiful because she doesn’t fit the mold for traditional beauty in her own home country. Liu Wen, 28, is the first Chinese supermodel to break a number of industry norms. She…