Japanese workers will enjoy an extended 10-day public holiday to celebrate a new sovereign, after the abdication of Emperor Akihito on April 30. The nationwide break begins on April 27 and lasts through May 6, Reuters reported.A survey in the Asahi Shimbun newspaper showed 45 percent of Japanese respondents"felt unhappy" about the vacation. Only 35 percent were “happy”.
Government officials said on April 19 they would stick to a planned sales tax hike, due in October barring a big economic shock, following public speculation it might be delayed once again.
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