From March 13, 2023, the government left mask-wearing to each person’s judgment. In August and September 2023, the internet company Nifty surveyed elementary and junior high school students and received 1,724 answers.
Those who still wore a mask at school all the time gave their reasons. 81 percent did not want to show their bare face, and 66 percent said it was a habit. 59 percent chose Tanin no me ga ki ni naru kara. Because they are worried about the eyes of others.