In Japan, pollen starts drifting through the air at the start of spring, and those suffering from hay fever wear a mask. More people are wearing a mask this year due to the spread of a new type of coronavirus. As a result, a situation in which it is difficult to get hold of a mask continues, as some people are stockpiling them. On trains, the majority of the passengers are wearing a mask. This year you can often see masks in many different shapes and colors, including black and pink.