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Japan's retailers hope to boost sales by capitalizing on Cool Biz
With temperatures soaring higher than average this year, retailers are hoping to boost sales of apparel by capitalizing on the government's annual Cool Biz campaign, which started Tuesday. To reduce energy costs, the Cool Biz campaign calls for workplaces to set their air conditioners to ...
How not to create a stink at the office
More domestic companies are taking the issue of unpleasant odors in the workplace seriously.
The thermostat setting of 28 degrees recommended by the Cool Biz energy-saving campaign is stirring controversy among top government officials.
The government has kicked off its annual Cool Biz campaign, during which workers are encouraged to dress more casually to help reduce energy use.
The government kicked off its annual Cool Biz campaign Monday to encourage workers to dress more casually to reduce energy use, with ministries and agencies allowing staff to wear polo shirts, aloha shirts and similar attire. Under this year's Cool Biz campaign, thermostats will be ...
Cool Biz 2014 inspires refreshing designs
Dressed in a gray suit, a model stops at the end of the runway and strikes a pose before taking off his jacket. Still standing at the end of the runway, instead of throwing the jacket over his shoulder, he begins to casually flip ...
The annual Cool Biz energy-saving campaign kicked off Thursday, allowing employees to dress more casually to stay cool and help reduce corporate air conditioner use. As the Environment Ministry-led campaign enters its 10th year, an increasing number companies and government entities are allowing employees to ...
Japan by the numbers (06.11.13)
Who would read every book in a series of 70? One in four Japanese people in their 20s, according to one poll. There's more where that came from.
The government began its Super Cool Biz campaign Monday to promote energy conservation in the workplace by urging people to dress lightly and casually and set their thermostats at 28 degrees. Entering the third season of enhanced power-saving efforts, which covers the period from June ...
Women sound off on Super Cool Biz fashions
Is Super Cool Biz bringing out the best or worst in men's office fashions?
Fashion goes sensible in postquake Japan
Memories of March 11 are inspiring women to favor sensible footwear, just to be safe.
Clothing retailers want you to stay cool, stay fresh
Cool biz: a great opportunity for retailers to push clothing lines with coolness built in.
