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

BBC News Tuesday 21 July 2026, 22:26 UTC 1 min read

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

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