Will Yamaguchi-gumi vs. Yamaguchi-gumi be the biggest Japan story in 2016?

Japan is a very self conscience society. They are very much aware of body odors and the need for personal hygiene. The masks serve several functions- 1.

To prevent spreading illnesses. Not only from ones they might have but also from those others might have. 2.

Filtering the air from dust particles. 3. In the case of extreme cold it helps to keep the air warmer that is entering the lungs.

In the case of asthma it can help avoid an attack of the problem. 4. It alleviates some bad breath problems.

If I am not mistaken "butt deodorant" is a marketed product in Japan- if they are that worried about odors coming from not getting their bottom cleaned- they are also worried about bad breath.

The main reason is the mistaken belief than it can prevent one from getting / giving a cold . But the fact is the cold virus can go right through that thin paper . I saw a Japanese TV ad where they now have a spray to put on the masks .

Not sure if it works or not . Some young women wear them sort of for fashion .

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.