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Japan Firms Embrace Dress Code Changes Amid Labor Shortage

11/17/2025

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Japan's labor shortage prompts firms to relax dress codes, including hair color and appearance.
Hinako Mori, a part-time employee at Don Quijote, welcomes being able to dye her hair after experiencing strict rules at a convenience store.
Many firms, especially smaller ones, are allowing diverse hairstyles and accessories.
A survey finds two-thirds of students want appearance freedom at work, while traditional companies remain conservative about tattoos and piercings.

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Story summary

Japan's labor shortage prompts firms to relax dress codes, including hair color and appearance.
Hinako Mori, a part-time employee at Don Quijote, welcomes being able to dye her hair after experiencing strict rules at a convenience store.
Many firms, especially smaller ones, are allowing diverse hairstyles and accessories.
A survey finds two-thirds of students want appearance freedom at work, while traditional companies remain conservative about tattoos and piercings.