I know that a lot of people see people in masks and think contamination (or perhaps construction workers). In Japan, however, it is quite normal to roam the streets wearing a mask. But why? There are a few reasons, but the original reason is to prevent infecting other people with your cold. In Japan, it … Continue reading Why Do the Japanese Wear Masks?
Month: February 2019
The Time I Accidentally Hatched Mosquitos in My Japanese Sharehouse Bedroom
I wish I wasn’t joking because I hate mosquitos! What the smeg is wrong with me? I swear bizarre things like this only happen to me... Let’s Start From The Beginning Well. It was summer and mosquitos are rife here in Japan. After the whole Dengue Fever palaver, I am now a little bit petrified … Continue reading The Time I Accidentally Hatched Mosquitos in My Japanese Sharehouse Bedroom
The Time I Got Dengue Fever
That Old Chestnut... Jade's Guide to Surviving Dengue Fever Through Complete and Total IgnoranceSo, in May last year (2018), I nearly died from Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever. How? I was bitten by a particularly smeggy mosquito while on holiday with my friend in Thailand. Well that escalated quickly... My trip had been planned so that I … Continue reading The Time I Got Dengue Fever