End of Japan's Heisei Era

End of Japan's Heisei Era

People dance in celebration of Japan's imperial succession during the Gujo festival in Gifu Prefecture, which was held unseasonably on April 30, 2019. Emperor Akihito abdicates the same day and his elder son Crown Prince Naruhito is set to ascend the throne the following day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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