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Some companies in Japan have banned the wearing of glasses of female employees in the office. Interestingly, there is no restriction on wearing men's glasses in these companies. Social media is being severely criticized against this non-essential rule. Many companies in Japan are returning from work when women receptionists wear glasses, while this is not the case with male employees. Female employees are also prohibited from wearing glasses in some airlines and restaurants. Private companies argue that the beauty of women is affected by the spectacle, which has a negative impact on its customers.
According to information from media reports, not one, but many companies of Japan have banned the wearing of women's glasses. In an institute, the female receptionist was refused to wear glasses to work, while her fellow male employee was allowed. The company argued that the wearing of women's spectacles at work had an effect on their beauty and that it had a negative impact on the company's clients.
Another Japanese company has made it mandatory for women to come with make-up in addition to banning glasses in their office. Apart from this, the company has given strict instructions to its female employees to reduce their weight and remain attractive. The case went viral on social media after female employees were banned. Many women have strongly protested against it on social media. #Glassesareforbidden is trending on Japan's social media.