Tokyo Government Launches Energy Saving Initiative

Japanese government officials in Tokyo have begun wearing shorts instead of traditional business suits to reduce energy consumption. The initiative was launched by the Tokyo metropolitan government to lower air conditioning usage in offices. The city manages a workforce of tens of thousands of employees serving over 14 million residents. The move aims to address energy dependency on gas imported from the Persian Gulf. The Tokyo metropolitan government has launched an initiative to encourage civil servants to adopt more casual attire to save energy. Officials in the metropolis, which serves over 14 million residents, are transitioning from formal suits to shorts.