The Japanese government has changed the rules regarding masks, Tokyo, Japan - 15 Mar 2023
This is a before and after picture of a lion statue in front of the Mitsukoshi department store at Ginza, taken. The Government of Japan has decided to leave the decision of wearing masks to individuals starting from March 13, 2023, in order to prevent COVID-19 infection. (Top) The Lion statue above without a face mask taken on March 15, 2023. (Bottom) The Lion statue wears a face mask taken on August 6, 2020.