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Image copyright Getty ImagesWearing glasses at work has become an emotive topic in Japan following reports that some firms have told female employees to remove them.
That has sparked heated discussion on Japanese social media over dress practices and women in the workplace.
The hashtag "glasses are forbidden" has been popular in Japan and the topic continued to attract tweets on Friday.
The company... values the women's appearance as being feminine and that's opposite to someone who wears glasses," Prof Nemoto said.
Prof Nemoto said there continues to be discussion by women in Japan "criticising the high heel" policies.