Canon Inc., in an effort to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), has gradually implemented a temporary and partial suspension of operations at its headquarters and certain offices in Japan since 7 April.
Based on the Japanese government’s extension of the ongoing nationwide state of emergency until 31 May, Canon Inc. announced that the following offices will accordingly extend the partial suspension of operations until this date while further expanding its work-from-home capabilities and undertaking measures required to maintain business functions.
These offices will be extending partial suspension of operations till May 31
- 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
- Hiratsuka Plant: 22-5, Tamura 9-chome, Hiratsuka, Kanagawa 254-0013, Japan
- Ayase Plant: 2596 Yoshioka, Ayase, Kanagawa 252-1124, Japan
- Toride Plant: 5-1, Hakusan 7-chome, Toride, Ibaraki 302-8501, Japan
Canon said: “We sincerely apologise 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 helping to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. We will review and revise our response as the situation evolves,” Canon added.
