Reiwa, the new imperial era, will begin on the 1st of May this year, when Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicates and Crown Prince Naruhito takes over.
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The name of the new imperial era is Reiwa: Japanese government
The name of the new imperial era in Japan was announced today. It is called Reiwa (令和) which originated from Manyo-shu, Japan's oldest anthology of poems.
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By Junko Hirabayashi
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