The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rapidly spread throughout Tokyo and other large urban areas which triggered Canon announcing temporary suspension of operations at Canon Inc. headquarters and certain offices.
Canon has announced the closure of four office locations as well as its headquarter in Tokyo from 7 April through to 17 April.
Offices to be closed
- Company Headquarters: 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan
- Kawasaki Office: 70-1 Yanagicho, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 212-8602, Japan
- Kosugi Office: 9-1, Imaikami-cho, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 211-8501, Japan
- Tamagawa Office: 16-1, Shimonoge 3-chome, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 213-8512, Japan
- Yako office: 451, Tsukagoshi 3-chome, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 212-8530, Japan
This temporary suspension of operations has been enacted for reasons of health and safety, and to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, Canon said. There have been no infections among employees at any of the above offices.
Canon added: “We sincerely apologize for any difficulties caused to our customers and business partners as a result of this decision, and greatly appreciate your understanding.
“We will continue to respond to the changing situation, maintaining as our highest priorities the protection the health of our employees and their families, neighbouring families and businesses, customers and business partners, and to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. We will review and revise our response as the situation evolves.”
