Japan names new era "Reiwa"

A Buddhist monk writes Japan's new era name, "Reiwa," on a wooden signboard at Ninnaji temple in Kyoto on April 1, 2019, following its announcement by the government earlier in the day. Japan's new era begins May 1 when Crown Prince Naruhito will ascend the throne to succeed his father Emperor Akihito. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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