Company dress codes have recently come under fire for being vehicles of discrimination. In Japan, a recent survey has revealed that over 11% of companies require their female employee to wear heels to the office. In response to the dress code requirement of heels for female employees, the #KuToo campaign was started. The #KuToo campaign highlights the growing global trend of re-evaluating company dress codes.
See "Survey shows 11% of Japan firms have rules on the height of women's heels", Japan Times, November 18, 2019