Japan names new era "Reiwa"

Pieces of dried kelp are put up on sale with congratulatory wrapping paper bearing the name of Japan's new era, "Reiwa," at a shop on Ameyoko market street in Tokyo's Ueno area on April 1, 2019. The new era will begin May 1 when Crown Prince Naruhito ascends the throne, succeeding his father Emperor Akihito. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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