In Japan, the spread of infection continues, with the number of new coroners in Tokyo being three digits a day for six consecutive days until yesterday (7th).

People are seldom taking off their masks, both indoors and outdoors, due to infection concerns, but the hot and humid weather in the rainy season is a problem.

As the time of wearing the mask lengthened, people who complained of pain increased rapidly.

[Woman in her 50s: The back of the ear is creaking. My skin is rough when I touch it because it hurts.]

Patients who visit the hospital with dermatitis like sweat bands are also increasing.

[Akasu/Doctor: Since the humidity has increased recently and sweating more (mask), the part of the string is wet with sweat, so it is a sweat band.] This is a stringless

mask made by a beauty salon.

It is a form that is put on the face with a medical adhesive tape, but the number of orders has been urgently increased by buyers who want to use it on a regular basis.

As a countermeasure against heat, masks made with a coolant inside the pocket are also popular.

As a coolant, food additives are used so that there is no problem even if it enters the mouth.

There is also a mask that uses a breathable aka mesh material inside the mask, moistened with cool water, and then squeezed slightly.

[Watanabe/Manufacturer's Representative: (Mask) The inside contains moisture, but the mouth gives a refreshing feeling because it prevents dampness.]

In the summer of Japan, which is notorious for its high temperature and high humidity, the daily routine of keeping the mask out of hand even if it is uncomfortable continues.