Why does the Japanese keep on the mask

Even when the pandemic of coronavirus infection has settled, many people wear masks on Japanese trains and streets. It is surprising that there is "why is it still wearing a mask" in foreign countries, but this custom reflects not only the "infection prevention" but also the peculiar values and the life style of the Japanese society. A variety of reasons are working in a complex manner, from health care to social manners and even personal privacy. Let's solve the background from the three core elements.

Through pandemic, it has been widely recognized that masks are an effective means to prevent viral infections. Even now, the habit of wearing a mask to "do not care for others" when it comes to cold or flu is rooted, especially in the prevalence of infection in winter. According to a survey by the Ministry of health, labour and welfare, about 70 percent of Japanese responded that "if you catch a cold, you should always wear a mask".

Air pollution and hay fever are serious オナホ in urban areas in Japan. In the spring pollen season, the person who gives a special mask to prevent the pollen of sugi flower and cypress pollen increases rapidly. In addition, the mask which cuts off air pollutants such as PM2.5 is also popular, and it is fixed as "daily necessities" to protect the health.

Japanese people are rooted in culture that emphasizes that their condition does not cause any trouble for others. Masking is also a "social signal" that clearly shows that people don't take care of others when they have symptoms of a cold, but also show bad health. This avoids giving anxiety to people around them.

By masking the mask, you can hide some facial expressions and relieve the sense of resistance to seeing. In the closed space such as when the train is full, the mask produces a psychological "distance feeling", and there is a case that gives sense of security. Especially among young people, it is used as a means of "privacy protection" to hide the face with a mask when it is not in makeup or when it is tired.

 

Recently, the design and the function of the mask 電マ, and the aspect as a fashion item is intensified. From the basic basic model, various types are sold to the special mask with the UV cut function and the moisturizing function. This makes it possible to accept the mask as a part of daily life rather than "burden".

The mask is easy to buy and easy to carry. It can be purchased at convenience stores and drugstores at any time and can be used immediately when you need it in your pocket or bag. In addition, there is also an increase in the cost of economical and environmental choices.

The reasons why Japanese people keep their masks will vary from health care, social manners and lifestyle. This is not just a temporary fashion, but it can be called a cultural phenomenon deeply related to "consideration to others" and "health consciousness" of Japanese society. As long as the risk of infectious diseases and environmental problems exist, the mask will continue to be a deep-rooted stage of Japanese daily life.