Japan / S9 E8
Face Masks
Synopsis
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, people all over the world have become accustomed to wearing masks. But in Japan, a custom of mask-wearing dates back hundreds of years. Today, innovations are addressing the communication problems that masks can cause. Our guest, science historian Sumida Tomohisa, offers his views on why Japanese feel so at ease wearing masks. And in Plus One, Lemi Duncan looks at ways to make masks more fashionable.
CREDITS
Main Cast
Peter BarakanSelf - Host
Kanako SachnoSelf - Narrator (voice)
Emma HowardSelf - GuestEmma HowardSelf - Narrator (voice)
Matt AltSelf - Reporter in Plus OneMatt AltSelf - GuestDDavid McMahonSelf - Reporter in Plus OneMMatt SchleySelf - Reporter in Plus One
Vinay MurthySelf - Reporter in Plus One
Lemi DuncanSelf - Reporter in Plus OneKKanoaSelf - Reporter in Plus OneHHiroshi TashiroSelf - ExpertCOMMUNITY
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