Japan working class ditches suits & dons summer casuals for 'cool biz' in hot office
Japan's "Cool Biz" initiative, which encourages workers to dress in lighter and more casual attire during the summer months, is not only helping to reduce energy consumption but also serving as a model for other countries to combat greenhouse gas emissions. The initiative has been successful in Japan, with over 86% of workplaces participating, and has gained popularity among women who found business suits uncomfortable. The success of Cool Biz was achieved without any rules or financial incentives, but rather through the government's encouragement of politicians and business leaders to set an example by dressing more casually.