It’s cool biz season, folks:

This year’s “cool biz” campaign gets under way on Monday, and Cabinet ministers are expected to wear the Okinawan summer shirts without ties at a Cabinet meeting held the following day.

“Promoting Kariyushi shirts will help save energy and also support the traditional craft industry,” said Okinawa Gov. Hirokazu Nakaima.

“Very stylish,” said Aso, commenting on the shirt, which had a traditional Okinawan textile design weaved into the back.

If you want to know more about the Cool Biz campaign, check out this article.

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