Comments on: Homemade Masks

By: Japanese Phrases

Japanese Phrases — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:02:13 +0000

Yeah, masks tend to give people a false sense of security. I do appreciate it when people who have a cold where them, but the bigger problem is the lack of washing hands. Which has gotten better here with almost all stores now carrying antibacterial sprays you can use before entering the store.

By: Lisa Christensen

Lisa Christensen — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:00:34 +0000

Two comments.
The guy modeling the home – or office – made mask looks like François Chau on LOST. That is pretty funny.

Also I believe that while the first recorded use of paper tissues to blow ones nose was in Japan the Kleenex tissues we use in the west (yeah I am in the states but enjoy the blog) were originally designed to be a gas mask filter.

That just might be way to much info :) I agree with the above poster, don’t touch your eyes or your nose with your hands.

Stay well!

By: Geotacs

Geotacs — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:03:46 +0000

you’re right that those mask aren’t really effective against the H1N1 A bug

the N95 mask may work but that’s expensive and you’ll soon be breathing your own hot air…

but i guess the reason why Japanese wear masks is more of a cultural thing about making sure you don’t pass your bugs to others…

since most masks are not as effective… maybe it’s better to just stay home…

cheers!

By: Abigail

Abigail — Thu, 21 May 2009 00:57:52 +0000

I’m in Hyogo, too, and as I was driving home from the (almost empty except for Ito Yokado which had a big sale) mall, I noticed a lady in the car behind me pulling down her mask every time she took a drag on her cigarette. Imi nai ne!

By: Billy

Billy — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:34:13 +0000

That should do the trick. Unbelievable!

By: Peter

Peter — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:25:08 +0000

I hope they were handing these out to everyone and not just you specifically! =)

By: Andoryu

Andoryu — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:23:22 +0000

My favorite part is when I see people wearing masks rubbing their eyes with their hands. This is one of the easiest ways to get sick. dirty hands and eyes don’t mix! They should be wearing goggles!

By: JapanSoc

JapanSoc — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:15:51 +0000

Homemade Masks | nihonhacks.com…

If you are sick in Japan, you need a mask. What if you don’t have one? Make one! My employer (city) passed this hilariously paranoid paper out to everyone in the office. How to make your own mask….