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For decades, face masks have been part of everyday street wear in Japan and even spawned their own fashion trends. With fears of swine flu spreading to Japan, sales are booming.
People wear masks to protect themselves from diseases
Face masks are part of everyday street wear in Tokyo and have even spawned their own fashion trends. In hygiene conscious Japan, people wear masks to protect themselves from catching diseases but also to shield others from their own germs when they are sick.
Due to H1N1 virus, sales of surgical masks are soaring
It’s in Japanese nature to pay attention to details. When people do something here, they want it to be perfect. As the A (H1N1) virus spreads across the world, sales of surgical masks are soaring.
Experts say the level of protection depends on the mask
Plain or trendy, the question still lingers on how well they work against airborne viruses. Experts say the level of protection depends on the mask itself, and how long it is worn, and in what environment. But here in Tokyo, people are leaving nothing to chance.

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