Tokyo’s Shorts Policy Sparks Hair Debate | Global News

Tokyo’s governor just dropped a sizzling new policy: men can now wear shorts to work to beat the heat — but it’s sparking a cultural firestorm. While the “Cool Biz” campaign aims to slash energy use, critics call it a double standard, especially since women still must wear tights. Enter “sunehara” — the awkwardness of seeing colleagues’ leg hair. Surveys show most people oppose the shorts trend, with women leading the charge over body hair concerns. Some men are even booking laser treatments to avoid offending coworkers. As Japan battles record heat and soaring bills, folks are turning to gadgets, fans, and umbrellas — and experts urge slow, steady heat adaptation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/418f9f9a14f3b653