The abolition of its gendered rules for subway employees comes as the company eases its dress code, according to the report.
Tokyo Metro’s relaxed dress code
Under the relaxed dress code, Tokyo Metro’s subway station staff and conductors are now allowed to wear sneakers that are in dark colours, a change from the previous “leather shoes or loafers”-only rule for them.
Rules on women’s hair colour are also more relaxed, with employees now allowed to dye their hair in lighter shades than before, according to The Mainichi.
Wearing a tie has also been made optional, while accessories are now allowed as long as they don’t interfere with work.
Meanwhile, Tokyo Metro’s summer uniform has also been expanded from April to November, longer than the previous May to October duration, in the wake of recent temperature fluctuations.
AloJapan.com