Why Tokyo’s New Shorts Policy is Sparking Debate in Japan

The New York Times | July 19, 2026, 12:01 a.m. | Original
The Tokyo government is allowing workers to wear shorts for the first time this summer, prompting delicate questions about etiquette and hairy legs.
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