The current Japanese Emperor, Akihito is scheduled to abdicate on 30th April 30, followed by the ascension to the throne of the Crown Prince Naruhito on 1st May. As a result, the new era name of “Reiwa” will begin and Heisei will end on midnight on 30th April. “Reiwa” derived from the “Manyoshu” Japan’s oldest poetry collection dating back to the Nara period (710-784).
The event will mark an unprecedented, consecutive 10-day holiday in Japan from 27th April to 6th May.
The Japan Branch will be therefore closed during this period.
In case of emergencies, the below contact numbers are available.
We have put in place temporary flexible working arrangements for our staff to avoid the worst of the rush hour in compliance with the Japanese Government’s recommendation for preventing spread of infection of Coronavirus.
