The newest work dress code: Tokyo summer.

Japan is preparing for another cruelly hot summer by setting energy use guidelines and recommending a lighter work wardrobe. It's leg season! CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity Tokyo Gov't Allows Shorts at Work to Beat Heat, Cut Energy Use (The Sankei Shimbun, Japan Forward, May 4, 2026) Tokyo workers encouraged to wear shorts to cut energy costs and keep cool (Justin McCurry, The Guardian, Apr 24, 2026) Cool Biz: Energy Conservation Efforts in Japan (Ryan Chang, The NEBB Professional - Q4 2023 Edition) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected] *This episode was recorded in my bedroom.