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  • The number of applicants rose by 4.5 times
  • Participants are given a hand mirror to check their progress
  • Smiling has a number of benefits including living a longer life and managing blood pressure

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Thanks to Covid-19 pandemic, Japanese students have signed up for smiling classes worth $55. 

Gen Zers in Japan are taking classes to learn how to smile post Covid-19 pandemic

As the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, people in Japan, mostly Gen Zers are signing up for 'smiling classes' in order to learn how to smile again. The classes are worth $55.

There has been a rise in number of applicants at the Akabane Elderly Relief Centre in Japan where more people are requesting individual lessons.

The number of applicants rose by 4.5 times after the government stated that wearing a mask in public places is not compulsory.

During the sessions, participants are given a hand mirror to check their progress and smiles, until they are satisfied with the outcome.

As per Delaware Psychological Services, smiling has a number of benefits which includes living a longer life and managing blood pressure.

Also watch: Always faking your smile and happiness; you might be suffering from 'smiling depression'. Know more

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'Smiling classes' are classes in Japan where Gen Zers are learning how to smile again after the Covid-19 pandemic.

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