"Cedar pollen was observed in Tokyo on Jan. 8 — a month earlier than last year and the earliest [on record]"
"Climate change and urbanization are both believed to have contributed"
"Health officials recommend...wearing a mask and glasses that fit tightly on your face"
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/01/20/japan/science-health/cedar-pollen-season/Another reason for wearing a mask & taking precautions as "even those who have never experienced hay fever symptoms may [suffer] this year"
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250126_02/
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