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Tokyo Workwear Debate Heats Up

Updated 2026-07-21 22:40 UTC 1 source Negative

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is urging workers to wear shorts to work, sparking controversy among women who say it promotes 'leg hair harassment'.

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Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but women say it's 'leg hair harassment'

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.

2026-07-21 22:26 UTC