Tokyo urges government workers to swap suits for shorts to counter energy costs
Summary
Tokyo's government workers are now allowed to wear shorts at work to reduce the use of air conditioning and save energy. This change is part of an updated "Cool Biz" campaign aimed at cutting energy costs caused by the global rise in prices linked to the Middle East war.Key Facts
- Tokyo government staff can wear shorts and casual clothing at work to help lower air conditioning use.
- The initiative is an updated version of Japan's "Cool Biz" campaign, which began in 2005 to encourage lighter office clothing in summer.
- The campaign was expanded due to concerns about rising energy costs from the Middle East conflict.
- Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike supports the campaign and recommends comfortable clothes, including polo shirts, T-shirts, sneakers, and shorts when possible.
- The initiative also promotes teleworking and starting work earlier to reduce electricity demand.
- Japan experienced its hottest summer on record last year, with temperatures often reaching 40°C or higher.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency recently labeled such extreme heat days as "cruelly hot" or "kokusho" days.
- The global energy crisis is pushing Asian countries to adopt measures like this to reduce power use.
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