All about time
TIME DIFFERENCES
All of Japan is in the same time zone, 9 hours ahead of G.M.T. No Daylight Saving Time is practiced in Japan.
From central Europe ther is 7-8 hours time difference.
BUSSINES HOURS
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Weekdays | Sat. | Sun. & National Holidays |
| Banks | 09:00-15:00 | closed | closed |
| Post Offices | 09:00-17:00 | closed | closed |
| Dept. Stores | 10:00-20:00 | 10:00-20:00 | 10:00-19:30 |
| Shops | 10:00-20:00 | 10:00-20:00 | 10:00-20:00 |
| Museums | 10:00-17:00 | 10:00-17:00 | 10:00-17:00 |
| Offices | 09:00-17:00 | closed | closed |
NATIONAL HOLIDAY
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Date |
Name of the Day |
| January 1st | New Year's Holiday |
| The 2nd Monday of January | Coming-of-Age Day |
| February 11th | National Foundation Day |
| March 20th | Vernal Equinox Day |
| April 29th | Showa Day |
| May 3rd | Constitution Memorial Day |
| May 4th | Greenery Day |
| May 5th | Children's Day |
| The 3rd Monday of July | Maritime Day |
| The 3rd Monday of September | Respect for the Aged Day |
| September 23rd | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| The 2nd Monday of October | Health and Sports Day |
| November 3rd | Culture Day |
| November 23rd | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
| December 23rd | The Emperor's Birthday |
