It definitely goes both ways. Yobou is a big thing over here. It means prevention. You are right, if a person thinks he/she is sick, he/she will often wear a mask out of courtesy to others, so as not to get other people sick. Likewise, when illnesses are going around, it's very common to see people wearing masks to protect themselves. Many places in Japan have dense populations and illnesses like Influenza spread very quickly. Thanks for all of your comments!
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