Now Viewing: reiwaTag type: General 令和 新元号 The Reiwa era (令和時代 Reiwa jidai, lit. "Age of Sacred Peace") is the official name of the present era of Japanese history, which began on May 1, 2019 following the abdication of Emperor Akihito and the ascension of Crown Prince Naruhito to the Chrysanthemum Throne. The Reiwa era follows the Heisei era (1989-2019), the Shouwa era (1926-1989), the Taishou era (1912-1926), and the Meiji era (1868-1912). Since the Meiji era, each era has corresponded to the rule of one emperor. The name of the new era was announced during a press conference in which Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga_Yoshihide holding_sign/held up a sign revealing the new name. This event has revived a minor meme, with many posts parodying the reveal of the new name in a fashion that had been done periodically with Suga's predecessor, Obuchi_Keizou. External links The Japan Times: Japan reveals name of new era ahead of Emperor's abdication www.japantimes.co.jp/news...es-announce-name-new-era/ Wikipedia: Reiwa period en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reiwa_period Wikimedia Commons: Yoshihide Suga announcing new imperial era Reiwa commons.wikimedia.org/wik...new_imperial_era_Reiwa_2_(cropped).jpg Youtube: Official live stream of the announcement www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mt40RYc7znc&t=28m23s Other Wiki Information Last updated: 05/07/22 3:10 PM by jedi1357 This entry is not locked and you can edit it as you see fit. |
     
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