Cool Biz begins one month earlier at Tokyo govt

Some Tokyo Metropolitan government staff wore light clothing to work on Monday, as the annual energy-saving campaign has begun a month earlier than usual.

The start of the Cool Biz campaign was moved up by one month as power shortages are expected this summer.

Tokyo government officials began the first workday of May without neckties and in short-sleeved shirts.

Posters at the entrance to the building ask Tokyo residents and workers to wear light clothing to reduce their use of air conditioning.

The Tokyo government says it will set air conditioners at 28 degrees Celsius during the summer, and the rule will be strictly observed.

It says the campaign will continue until the end of October, one month later than usual.
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