Culture Tokyo tells workers to wear shorts to the office in latest “Cool Biz” campaign Government employees don their Bermudas as soaring temperatures force city to adopt comfort over convention iStock.com/KVLADIMIRV Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Wednesday 29 April 2026 In a country where conformity has long been stitched into the fabric of corporate life, Japan is tentatively baring its knees. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Wellbeing Japan’s bosses risk jail if found dodging new heat stroke rules Culture No longer just casual Fridays for Asia’s employers Culture Japan’s bosses play Cupid with new employee dating app Working Time Japanese fear return to punishing work culture after PM’s 3am meeting