More Japanese are wearing sneakers to work as companies look to improve the health of their employees.

In a country where rigid dress codes often place an emphasis on conformity, the sneaker trend can be seen as a breath of fresh air.

Numerous kinds of sneakers are hitting the shelves in the men's section of shoe stores these days, with shoemakers focusing on the development of sneakers that go well with suits to take advantage of the opportunities presented by shifting business norms.