Wire›2026 04 26›Tokyo Workers Encouraged To Wear Shorts To Cut Energy Costs And Keep Cool

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Tokyo workers encouraged to wear shorts to cut energy costs and keep cool

<p>Officials hope more casual attire for public servants will save electricity during Iran war as summer heat approaches</p><p>Public servants working for the Tokyo metropolitan government are being encouraged to swap their suits for shorts this summer to combat sweltering heat a

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Tokyo workers encouraged to wear shorts to cut energy costs and keep cool<p>Officials hope more casual attire for public servants will save electricity during Iran war as summer heat approaches</p><p>Public servants working for the Tokyo metropolitan government are being encouraged to swap their suits for shorts this summer to combat sweltering heat a
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