Yes, a lot of Japanese wear face-masks in public. This is handy for megastars in disguise. But on the whole, the masks are worn by people who have colds etc - to protect others from their germs. The Western view of neurotic, masked Asians scared of catching bugs is not true. Masks are a mark of considerateness. And something that could be quite helpful on the London Underground I feel!
(Click on pix for a closer view.)
