Why Tokyo’s New Shorts Policy is Sparking Debate in Japan

NYT World Sunday 19 July 2026, 04:01 UTC By Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno 1 min read

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Two officials wearing shorts at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, on Tuesday.

Tokyo (LOCATION) New Shorts Policy (ORG) Japan (LOCATION) the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (ORG)

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