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

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is encouraging men to wear shorts to work as part of its "Cool Biz" initiative to combat summer heat, but the policy has drawn mixed reactions. Some women have expressed discomfort, coining the term "leg hair harassment" (sunehara) for being forced to see male colleagues' bare legs. A survey found 53.5% opposed wearing shorts to work, with body shape and hair concerns cited by both genders, though women were more resistant.