Sushiro Announces 8th Consecutive All-Store Closure on May 12 (Tue) and 13 (Wed) for 2 Days
Akindo Sushiro Co., Ltd. will close all 663 Sushiro stores in Japan for two days on May 12 (Tuesday) and 13 (Wednesday), 2026. This is the 8th year of this initiative, which began in 2019 as part of creating a 'comfortable working environment.' The company continues this practice due to positive feedback from employees and their families. Takeaway specialty stores will remain open.
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Akindo Sushiro Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Suita City, Osaka; Representative Director and CEO: Masahiro Yamamoto; hereinafter, 'F&LC'), announces that all Sushiro stores in Japan will be closed for two days on May 12 (Tuesday) and 13 (Wednesday), 2026. This all-store closure has been implemented since 2019 as part of creating a 'comfortable working environment,' and due to strong positive feedback from employees, staff, and their families, it will continue for its 8th year. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our customers and ask for your understanding. All-store closure dates: May 12 (Tuesday) and 13 (Wednesday) for 2 days. Target stores: All 663 Sushiro stores in Japan operated by Akindo Sushiro Co., Ltd. *Takeaway specialty stores 'Sushiro To Go' and 'Kyotaru Sushiro' will be open. *Sushiro Miyazaki Shinbeppu store and Minami-Koshigaya store will have different closure periods due to renovation. *Please check the official website below for details. Sushiro Official Website: https://www.akindo-sushiro.co.jp/ F&LC is committed to creating a 'comfortable working environment' for its employees and staff as it promotes human capital management. (Reference Information) F&LC Corporate Website: https://food-and-life.co.jp/ F&LC's initiatives for 'Work Style Support': https://food-and-life.co.jp/sustainability/diversity-inclusion/environment-treatment/
FAQ
When is Sushiro's all-store closure?
It is on May 12 (Tuesday) and 13 (Wednesday), 2026, for two days.
Why is Sushiro implementing an all-store closure?
It is part of creating a 'comfortable working environment' to improve the working conditions for employees and staff.