Why Do Japanese People Wear Masks?

[Anonymous]

There are actually many different reasons why Japanese people wear masks. The most common reasons are in the below:

1. To prevent viruses spreading to others

Japanese people are quite thoughtful. When they are ill, they wear masks to prevent the viruses spreading to others. It is a good manner in Japan showing that you care about others.

2. To protect themselves from the viruses around them

During winter, most Japanese wear a mask because they are afraid of catching a cold.

3. Because of pollens

They wear a mask to ward off allergies during pollen season- in March and April. Because pollen is everywhere and Japanese people have a sensetive body.

4. To hide their no makeup face

Some Japanese women want to go out without makeup, and they hide their face with a mask.

[sovetskii13]

I remember reading a few articles about this. Seen several Asians wearing them on the streets of New York. I guess they are just so used to it.
zoomingjapan.com/.../

[Anonymous]

I'm pretty sure #4 is bullshit.

[PrincessPie]

Thanks I did want to know this, guess you saw my question lol.

[PrincessPie]

thank you :)

[Iron_Man]

The next question should ask why do Mexicans wear masks and jump off the top turnbuckle