Paid vacation digestion

On January 15, the gist of the Labor Standards Law amendment Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare summarizes has been known. In order to facilitate the acquisition of paid leave, ministry will mandate the designation of paid vacation acquisition time of workers to companies.

Is it legal to have employees get vacations by using their paid leave?

There is no legal problem if employees get a summer vacation and New Year holidays with paid vacation.

There is no legal obligation that Obon and New Year shall be the holidays of employees.