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 and rising energy costs caused by the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/us-israel-war-on-iran">US-Israel war on Iran</a>.</p><p>Inspired by Japan’s <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2005/jun/17/japan.justinmccurry">Cool Biz energy-saving initiative</a>, Tokyo officials hope the measure will cut dependence on air conditioning.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/24/tokyo-workers-asked-to-swap-suits-for-shorts-to-combat-energy-costs-and-heat">Continue reading...</a>