Hi XXX, 

How have you been?

I am looking forward to Golden week which begins on Saturday, April 27th this year. I won't be back at the university until May 7th. (I will have 10 days off.) See the calendar below:

Apr. 27   Saturday
Apr. 28   Sunday
Apr. 29   Showa Day (national holiday)
Apr. 30   Coronation Day holiday
May 1     Coronation Day
May 2     Coronation Day holiday
May 3     Constitution Memorial Day (national holiday)
May 4     Greenery Day (national holiday)
May 5     Sunday and Children's Day (national holiday)
May 6    Monday and Substitute holiday for Children's Day

The new Emperor and Empress will be seated on May 1st this year and the two days before and after it will be a public holiday. Almost all the people in Japan will be able to enjoy a 10-day holiday.

I have not made any special plans, but will very much enjoy the ten days off. I hope to write to you again during the Golden week.

Love to hear from you,
[your name]