Comment on “Sunglass-Wearing Train Operators Expanding Nationwide—JR East to Fully Implement Policy from February” [in Japanese]

On January 14, 2025, a comment on the Asahi Shimbun article “Sunglass-Wearing Train Operators Expanding Nationwide—JR East to Fully Implement Policy from February.” by Professor Maiko Ichihara（Graduate School of Law）was published. The article reports that JR East will begin officially allowing train operators to wear sunglasses starting in February, aiming to enhance safety by reducing glare. Professor Ichihara criticized the previous ban on sunglasses as an unnecessary restriction on individual freedom. She also noted that the very act of considering passenger complaints when granting permission reflects excessive self-monitoring and suggested that such practices require fundamental change.

https://www.asahi.com/articles/AST1B315VT1BUTIL01VM.html