Japanese corporate shed formal clothes for Hawaiian shirts to save energy

Japan’s being having terrific problems with coping up with the energy requirements these days, after Fukushima pulling out the plug due to the recent natural disasters that struck the eastern nation. To keep up with the energy crisis, Japanese firms are urging their employees to keep their formal attire home, instead showing up for work in comfortable Hawaiian shirts and sandals! Employers feel that by doing so, offices can cut down on energy use by turning of air conditioning from time to time, given that the employees will be a lot more comfortable in clothing like this.

The idea behind this one seems pretty practical, and will probably help improve working efficiency too, since not too many people prefer staying stiff in suits and ties. We hope the move helps Japan substantially.
[Gizmodo]