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By 1944, air raids are becoming more intense. Telephone offices all around Japan set up telephone poles in front of their windows and doors to protect against bombs. The traditional 'hakama' skirt that has been the symbol of the telephone operator gives way to 'monpe' pants and long-sleeved blouses, and technicians begin to wear khaki-colored standard costumes based on military uniforms and designed to simplify clothing.
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