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

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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is encouraging employees to wear more casual attire, including shorts, during the summer months. Governor Yuriko Koike introduced the "Tokyo Cool Biz" initiative to help people cope with the heat. However, the policy has received mixed reactions, with some women feeling it is unfair as they are still required to wear tights. A survey indicated that 53.5% of respondents opposed wearing shorts to work.