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Tokyo temperatures on average are 80+ degrees Fahrenheit in the summertime. It\u2019s not uncommon for the thermostat to hit 90 degrees after the rainy season ends in June. In these sticky summer temps<\/a>, you\u2019ll want to wear shorts, but can you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, you can wear shorts in Tokyo in the summertime.\nMost summer attire is permitted on the city streets. Just keep in mind that\namong businesspeople dressed professionally, you might stand out.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Are there certain areas where shorts aren\u2019t permitted, such as temples? What about other summer gear like sleeveless shirts and crop tops? If you\u2019re curious about appropriate summer attire in Tokyo, this is the article for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n DO NOT SKIP THIS ARTICLE: 15 Awesome things Japan is known for!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n As I mentioned in the\nintro, you should be fine wearing shorts as you walk around Tokyo. This goes\nfor both men and women. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of women\u2019s dress\ncode, there\u2019s pretty much no limit on shorts length. When it comes to Japan,\nit\u2019s better to be covered up on top (which I\u2019ll explain in more detail later)\nthan on the bottom. Still, to be on the safe side, you might want to leave the\nbooty shorts at home and wear something functional yet fashionable instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You may even see some\nJapanese residents wearing summer gear if the weather is hot enough. This may\nhappen more on the weekend. During the week, most residents who are going to\nand from work will wear professional attire like suits despite the heat. In\nthat regard, things aren\u2019t too different from how they are back home in the\nUnited States. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For the most part,\nthough, Japanese people tend to dress warmer than what the weather calls for.\nIt may be hot to you, but residents may be wearing cooler-weather clothes like\nlong-sleeved shirts and pants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re in Tokyo for a visit, then surely you have at least a couple of temples or shrines on your itinerary. What do you wear when you see these places? And by the way, if you’re not sure what to do, check out this kick-ass 3-day itinerary!<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n While there\u2019s no hard and\nfast rule, you generally want to dress more conservatively than you would if\nyou were strolling the streets of Tokyo. It\u2019s just the respectful thing to do.\nIf you\u2019re a woman, perhaps you wear a long dress that day rather than shorts.\nYou could also bring a cardigan to cover your arms. As a male, you could wear\nshort sleeves and pants and again, bring a jacket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You don\u2019t want to\naccidentally disrespect anyone, so err on the side of caution if a shrine or\ntemple is part of your plans for the day. You can always dress one way and then\ngo back to your hotel and get changed into more summery attire after your\nvisit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s no need to stress\ntoo much about what to wear as you sample Tokyo\u2019s varied, incredible cuisine.\nYou would almost never be turned away at a restaurant for what you\u2019re wearing,\nas long as you have a shirt and shoes on and you\u2019re not showing large swathes\nof skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If it\u2019s a casual\nrestaurant, you can stroll in wearing whatever you have on for the day. Just\nlike you would at an American establishment, if you\u2019re dining at a nice\nrestaurant, you might want to put on more formal attire. This isn\u2019t mandatory,\nthough. You would feel underdressed, but you\u2019ll survive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Like you would in a\ntemple, it\u2019s better to be more cautious about what you\u2019re wearing if you\u2019re\nvisiting a museum. While you\u2019re not always necessarily going in a temple or\nshrine, that\u2019s not the case with a museum. You will be inside checking out\nartwork, exhibits, and the like. Dress for the occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That said, if you can\nwear a professional sleeveless dress or a lightweight button-down shirt, that\nwould be best. Not all museums in Japan have air conditioning. You could end up\nfeeling sweatier and hotter inside than you do outside because all the humidity\ngets trapped in the building. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If the museum you\u2019re\nvisiting does have running AC, then longer sleeves are best. Also, definitely\ntake a moment to appreciate the cold air, because you won\u2019t find it everywhere.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Observatories or observation decks may look like fancy buildings, but inside, many of them host a wealth of entertainment options. You could eat at a caf\u00e9 or restaurant or even enjoy arcade games and rides at the Sky Circus Sunshine observation deck. And remember, no matter how hot it is, do not forget to visit the world’s tallest tower; Tokyo Skytree<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For those reasons, you\u2019re\nfree to dress for the weather when you\u2019re visiting an observatory. Again, air\nconditioning isn\u2019t guaranteed, so you want to be comfortable above all else.\nJust make sure it\u2019s appropriate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Like a restaurant,\nthere\u2019s no strict dress code for a caf\u00e9. These spots can attract all types:\ntourists who want a drink, businesspeople who need a break, even gamers at an\narcade caf\u00e9. What you\u2019re already wearing for the day ought to suffice, but\nalways make sure you have on a shirt and shoes at least (and pants, too, but\nyou knew that).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Okay, now that I\u2019ve\ncovered what you can wear on your bottom half, what about up top? Are tank tops\nor crop tops permitted in Tokyo?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tank tops are allowed in\nTokyo for both men and women. While the locals aren\u2019t likely to dress this way,\nat least not without layers, you can. This includes spaghetti-strapped tops for\nwomen. If you\u2019re aware of the myth that you cannot display your shoulders when\nvisiting Japan, know this is just a myth. Showing shoulders is fine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re a woman and\nyou\u2019re wearing sleeveless tops, you might want to make sure your bra straps\ndon\u2019t show. Again, it\u2019s best to look put-together and not too revealing when\nvisiting a new place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As for crop tops, you\u2019ll\nhave to use your own judgment. Women are supposed to be conservative with\ncleavage in Japan, in that showing even a hint is often not regarded as\nappropriate. If you have a low-cut crop top or one that could reveal your bra\nfrom underneath, it\u2019s best to leave it at home. In fact, for all the shirts and\ndresses you bring, make sure they have a higher neckline. If the neckline goes\neven a few inches beneath your collarbone, have another shirt you can layer\nunderneath. <\/p>\n\n\n\nCan You Wear Shorts\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
On the Streets of Tokyo?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In a Temple or Shrine?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In a Restaurant?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In a Museum?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In an Observatory?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In a Caf\u00e9?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Can You Wear Tanks or Crop Tops in Tokyo?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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