End of Japanese Heisei era

End of Japanese Heisei era

People walk before a large screen showing a message reading "Congratulations Reiwa, Thank you Heisei," near Yurakucho Station in Tokyo on April 29, 2019, a day before Emperor Akihito's abdication that ends the Japanese era of Heisei. The era of Reiwa starts May 1 when Crown Prince Naruhito ascends the throne. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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