'Cool Biz' casual wear campaign kicks off in Japan

'Cool Biz' casual wear campaign kicks off in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Environment Ministry officials in Tokyo work without neckties and jackets June 1 as this year's government-led ''Cool Biz'' casual attire campaign begin to help reduce power consumption for air conditioning. (Kyodo)

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