Japan names new era "Reiwa"

Japan names new era "Reiwa"

A large screen at Tokyo's Shinjuku district shows Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe explaining the meaning of Japan's new era name, "Reiwa," at a press conference on April 1, 2019. The new era will begin May 1 when Crown Prince Naruhito ascends the throne to succeed his father Emperor Akihito. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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