Browsing: dress code

Tokyo office workers are being encouraged to embrace shorts this summer to beat the heat and help lower energy bills, officials say. This cool new initiative hopes to slash air conditioning use as temperatures soar and electricity costs climb

A first trip to Japan left the traveler feeling out of place and underdressed, highlighting the country’s strict social customs and dress codes. With a little more preparation, these cultural missteps could have been easily avoided-showing just how crucial it is to do your homework before traveling