Tokyo: (RightNow) In response to extreme heat, Tokyo’s government allows male employees to wear shorts and T-shirts at work. This decision is part of the city’s Cool Biz program.

The initiative aims to protect male employees from the intense heat and reduce reliance on air conditioning. It also promotes energy conservation.

Following these measures, a debate has emerged regarding the lack of relaxed dress codes for female employees. Questions about gender equality are being raised.

The significance of this decision lies in its dual benefits: employee comfort and environmental friendliness. It enables energy savings and heat protection.

It is noteworthy that Japan has been experiencing increasing heat levels annually, leading to the implementation of the Cool Biz program since 2005.