Surgical masks

If you have been around Japan during February to April, it would be hard to miss all these masks on everyone's faces!

There are a few reasons:

1. Hanafuze (Allergies... or more commonly known as "Hay Fever" in Japan)
2. Dry skin or skin allergies (changes in the humidity and terrible heating systems)
3. Some want to prevent other's germs from spreading and do not want to get sick
4. Some are sick and considerate enough to not spread their germs by wearing a mask

So the next time you see someone in Japan (or even in Asia) with a mask you will know :)