A new trend has swept across Japanese high schools, where female students have been opting to hide their faces in their photos, causing a stir in the local media. This social phenomenon is not novel, but it has garnered attention due to its increasing popularity among young people, particularly girls. The trend carries implications about privacy, personal security, and young people's desire to evade the often harsh glare of social media scrutiny.

In Japan, the notion of privacy is held in high regard, particularly among the younger population. This trend is arguably an extension of that mindset, reflecting a growing concern over personal space, safety, and invasion of privacy. There's also a societal pressure to conform, and trends like this become rapidly popular as a way for young people to fit in.

In the US or EU, similar trends can be seen - again, primarily among the younger population. However, unlike traditional ideas of privacy in Japan, these trends are often linked to self-expression and creativity, making a statement, or simply as part of the selfie culture.