Season’s Greetings from ICPA

Year-End & New Year Information 

Dear       ,

As an international academy based in Japan, ICPA celebrates Christmas with our global community—while also honouring Japan’s most important season of all: the New Year.

While many of you may already be enjoying a festive holiday break, we know this is also an especially busy time in the lead-up to Christmas.

Here in Japan, we are entering the year-end season, preparing for the New Year with ōsōji (the traditional end-of-year deep cleaning) and the spirit of renewal.

Our year-end schedule

• New Year closure: 31 December to 3 January
• Classes resume: Sunday, 4 January
• Telephone support: from Monday, 5 January (in line with the calendar)
• Email enquiries: available year-round — please feel free to contact us at any time.

Thank you sincerely for all your enquiries and support throughout 2025.

In 2026, we will be opening many new classes, and we truly look forward to welcoming you to ICPA.

🔗 2026 Class Schedule
🔗 ICPA Official Guide

Wishing you a warm Christmas and a wonderful start to the New Year.

Very best regards,
Mirei Cecilia Hakuba
Head Director / Founding Principal
The International Protocol and Etiquette Academy of Japan (ICPA)

About ICPA Programmes

At ICPA, we offer a range of professional courses in International / Japanese Protocol, Global Etiquette, and Cross-Cultural Understanding, designed to cultivate individuals who embody true elegance, intelligence, and international presence.

• General Courses (Beginner to Advance) for those new to the field

• Specialist Certification Programmes for those who wish to teach or work as accredited experts

Would you like to begin your journey of refining your intellect, presence, and cross-cultural confidence?

Let ICPA be your gateway to becoming a truly global person.