Era name for new emperor may be announced ahead of accession: sources

Era name for new emperor may be announced ahead of accession: sources

Chief Cabinet Secretary Keizo Obuchi unveils the name of a new era, "Heisei," in a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 7, 1989, following the death of Emperor Hirohito earlier that day. An era name is declared for the reign of each emperor under law in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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