According to the Japan Weather Association, the start of cedar pollen dispersal this spring is expected to be around the same as usual or earlier than normal. The peak of cedar pollen is expected to occur almost nationwide in early March, so it's important to start taking precautions now.

Pollen prevention products continue to evolve every year, but masks are still an essential item when going out. However, after spending several seasons with them, it can become inconvenient in many ways... This time, we will introduce the latest items that will solve the "problems" of masks.


・My ears hurt when I wear a mask

Wearing a mask for long periods of time, such as when you're out and about a lot or while sleeping, can cause ear pain. "So why not just not wear it over your ears?" is the answer, and "Kubi ni Kakeru Kun" is a gadget that aims to provide a fundamental solution.


This product is a gadget that secures the mask's elastic band behind the neck by hooking it through the adjustment holes. There are three adjustment holes, so it can be adjusted to fit your neck and head size. It's useful not only when you're out and about, but also when wearing glasses or sleeping.


The product will be released by Sagami Color Form on March 1st. It features a somewhat surreal character.


・Masks and glasses fog up! They also lower your femininity!

In addition to my runny nose, I also get itchy eyes, so I often wear glasses and a mask at the same time. Because I have a low nose, the lenses fog up easily, which can be quite embarrassing when I get on the train and find myself breathing heavily.

There are many masks on the market that are designed to prevent glasses from fogging up, but the "Designer Collaboration 3D 4-Layer Mask & Antibacterial Case Set", an exclusive product of the Dinos online shop, is a set that also takes care of your femininity, which tends to be lowered by the look of wearing a mask and glasses.


The mask features a resin nose fitter that fits comfortably around the nose and three-dimensional pleating to prevent glasses from fogging up.


Also, if you leave removed or spare masks exposed in your bag, it may seem like your femininity will be depleted, but this product also comes with a file-style mask case, so you won't have any trouble carrying it around.


・I really don't want to wear a mask !

For those who can't wear masks because they make their skin itchy, such as for an important group date and you don't want to ruin your perfectly done makeup, we recommend a spray-on "invisible" mask that you can spray on your face and hair.

Shiseido's Ihada Aller Screen , a spray for face and hair that prevents pollen from being absorbed, contains natural hot spring water and can be used over makeup.


Earth Corporation also sells Allerblock Pollen Guard Plus Spray, which only needs to be used once a day.


During the pollen season, you want to avoid being bothered by anything other than hay fever symptoms. If you've been putting up with it until now, why not give this a try?