Public Holiday Japan 27th April - 6th May 2019

The current Japanese Emperor, Akihito is scheduled to abdicate on 30^th April 30, followed by the ascension to the throne of the Crown Prince Naruhito on 1^st May. As a result, the new era name of “Reiwa” will begin and Heisei will end on midnight on 30^th 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 27^th April to 6th May.

The Japan Branch will be therefore closed during this period.  

In case of emergencies, the below contact numbers are available.