Japan office workers cool off with shorts amid record-breaking summers

Shorts designed for business settings are becoming more popular as Japan's summers continue to get hotter. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)UTAKO KAWAKAMI, TOMOKA KODAMA and FUMIE YAKUJuly 26, 2026 10:35 JSTTOKYO -- Shorts are gaining traction as office wear in Japan, with apparel brands rolling out new products to cash in on the trend. TOKYO -- Shorts are gaining traction as office wear in Japan, with apparel brands rolling out new products to cash in on the trend.

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