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Iām on the train and only 1 in 5 is masked. I was afraid Japan would never return to a normal masking rate, but looks like not all is lost
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Was it ever mandatory? I've heard the compliance levels over there were sky high anyway...
Not mandatory, but nearly 100% masked during covid times.
Masks have been part of Japanese culture before covid and some people seem to enjoy wearing them
The only time I got shit for not wearing a mask (outside!) was from another foreigner who told me to go home where i came from, which was kinda funny
Those "your umbrella will keep me dry" characters. Literal memes šš