New Era Name 'Reiwa' Defines Japan As Emperor Akihito Prepares To Abdicate
The new era begins on May 1 with the ascension of Crown Prince Naruhito, following the 30-year "Heisei" era of Emperor Akihito.
by Francesca Paris
Apr 01, 2019
2 minutes
Japan has revealed the name of its next imperial era to be "Reiwa," set to begin May 1 as Crown Prince Naruhito is expected to take the throne.
Yoshihide Suga, Japan's chief cabinet secretary, announced the name at a press conference Monday morning local time, unveiling.
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