Too hot: Buttoned-up Tokyo officials ditch suits for ‘cool’ shorts
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-07-15 11:59 UTC+10:00
Section: JAPAN
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Asia, Weather, World News, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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On a hot, humid day in Tokyo, metropolitan government official Noboru Watanabe overcame embarrassment to come to work in shorts, an unusual choice in a country where formal business attire is still the norm.
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