Japan's Smile Coaching Trend Surges Amid Unmasking Era.
People in Japan are taking smiling lessons after three years of government recommendations to wear masks. Since the recent lifting of mask rules, many people have struggled to adjust to life without face coverings and have forgotten how to smile. Sessions organised by the Akabane Elderly Relief Centre have grown in popularity with more people requesting individual lessons since the end of last year. Smiling has many benefits, including living a longer life and lowering blood pressure.