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In Japan, Tokyo's campaign for light office attire sparks unexpected debate
Herz — World Desk · · 30s summary · 1 min read
The essentials
Tokyo's government has launched a campaign to encourage casual, lightweight office attire in response to intense summer heat. The initiative has sparked unexpected backlash. Japanese women have criticized what they describe as "visual harassment" caused by the sight of men's leg hair in lighter professional clothing.
- Tokyo launched a campaign promoting light office attire to combat intense summer heat
- Japanese women call the visibility of men's leg hair in light clothing "visual harassment"
- The backlash reveals differing perceptions about professional dress codes
What we know
Tokyo's metropolitan government launched a campaign to promote casual, lightweight office attire in professional settings, according to Le Monde. The measure responds to intense summer heat affecting Japan's capital.
The campaign has sparked unexpected backlash. Japanese women who find the sight of men's leg hair in light clothing uncomfortable have denounced what they call "visual harassment".
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