Military uniforms are not routinely worn off-post in mainland Japan. In order to improve your cultural experience in Tokyo, we have selected a Business Casual dress code to facilitate additional experiences off campus during the lunch periods. Name cards will be provided to identify participants during the symposium.
For Men:
- Shirts: Collared shirts such as button-downs or polo shirts. Avoid t-shirts unless they are of higher quality and without graphics.
- Pants: Chinos, dress pants, or smart jeans. Ensure they are well-fitted and free from rips or excessive fading.
- Footwear: Loafers, dress shoes, or clean sneakers. Avoid sandals or overly casual shoes.
For Women:
- Tops: Blouses or smart tops. Opt for sleeves; avoid tank tops without a cover-up.
- Bottoms: Dress pants, skirts, or tailored dresses. Ensure they are at an appropriate length and fit well.
- Footwear: Closed-toe flats, low heels, or stylish boots. Sneakers can be acceptable if they are clean and neat.
For All:
- Avoid: Casual jeans, shorts, slippers or street shoes.
- Avoid: military duty uniforms, military dress uniforms, unit tee-shirts and other overtly American affiliated apparel.
- Do Not carry pocket knives in Japan.