Tokyo Allows Male Workers to Wear Shorts in Summer; Some Criticize as Harassment
When Yuriko Koike was Japan’s environment minister in 2005, she was hailed by legions of salarymen as they shed ties and jackets in summer during the “Cool Biz” national energy-saving campaign that she helped to launch. Now, as Tokyo governor, Koike has taken the idea a step further: shorts in the office. In April, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government said it would allow male employees to turn up for work in shorts, and it urged businesses across the capital to adopt similarly r
Tokyo's metropolitan government has begun allowing male employees to wear shorts during the summer months, encouraging businesses to adopt similar relaxed dress codes. This initiative follows the 'Cool Biz' campaign launched previously to promote energy saving. However, the move has drawn criticism, with some labeling it as harassment. The policy aims to create a more comfortable working environment during hot weather. The differing reactions highlight a debate surrounding workplace attire and gender norms. Governor Yuriko Koike, who previously championed 'Cool Biz,' is now extending this concept to office wear. The effectiveness and reception of this policy change are being closely watched.
Tokyo's new policy allowing male workers to wear shorts in summer sparks debate, highlighting evolving workplace norms and potential criticisms regarding harassment.
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