My wife received the following message today from her company's Japanese Office. ___________________________________ From: Tanaka, Aya Sent: Tuesday, 18 December 2007 3:57 p.m. To: xxxx NZ All Staff ... Subject: Japan offices closure Dear all, Please note that Japan offices(Tokyo and Osaka) will be closed on Monday, 24th of December for a substitute holiday for the Emperor's Birthday. We'll reopen on Tuesday, 25th of December. Winter holidays: >From December 31(Monday) to January 4(Friday) We'll reopen on Monday, 7th of January. I hope you'll have a wonderful time with your family in this holiday season. Akemashite omedeto gozaimasu! (= Happy New Year!) Best regards Aya 2008 Oriental Zodiac: Year of the Rat -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist