[DeepL Translation - needs review] In the Taisho era (1912-1926), an influenza virus called the Spanish flu was raging. People were frightened by the threat of the virus, with no way to protect themselves except to wear masks and refrain from going out. It is the courage of a barbarian to risk contagion without fear of disease," said one of the victims, "but it is the courage of a man who is afraid of disease. It is the courage of a civilized man to avoid the risk of contagion out of fear of...
