Men in Shorts Are Shaking Up Japan’s Buttoned-Down Offices
First publishedJul 20, 01:14 UTC
Last updatedJul 20, 23:37 UTC · 6m ago
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Under the “Cool Biz” initiative, the government encourages workers to forgo heavy suits in favor of polo shirts, linen tops and sneakers in hot weather. But shorts, newly allowed this summer, are a bridge too far for some.
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- Under the “Cool Biz” initiative, the government encourages workers to forgo heavy suits in favor of polo shirts, linen tops and sneakers in hot weather. But shorts, newly allowed this summer, are a bridge too far for some.
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- 1 outlet, average source rating 6.0/10.
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- 6m ago.
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