Tokyo urges workers to wear shorts, women raise concerns about dress code

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

  The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has launched a campaign encouraging workers to abandon formal business attire in favor of casual clothing including shorts to help deal with hot weather. However, the initiative has faced criticism from women who argue that the suggestion pressures them to expose their legs at work, creating an uncomfortable environment they describe as 'leg hair harassment.'

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