Tokyo’s campaign encouraging men to wear shorts to work during the summer has generated mixed reactions, with some women raising concerns over workplace dress expectations and what has been dubbed “leg hair harassment.” The Tokyo Metropolitan Government introduced the expanded dress code under its “Tokyo Cool Biz” initiative in April, urging workers to replace traditional…
Authorities in Tokyo have begun enforcing on-the-spot penalties for littering in the popular district of Shibuya as part of efforts to address growing waste management concerns linked to rising tourist numbers. Under the new regulations, individuals caught discarding rubbish in public areas within Shibuya Ward will face an immediate fine of 2,000 yen (about $13)….
Japan is offering to pay families to move out of its overcrowded capital, in an effort to revitalize countryside towns and boost the falling birth rate. Starting in April, families in the Tokyo metropolitan area, including those headed by single parents, will be eligible to receive 1 million yen ($7,700) per child if they move…
