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REIWA

JAPAN
May 1, 2019
Emperor Akihito abdicates with prayer for peace as Heisei Era ends
The abdication by a living Japanese monarch was the first since 1817.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 30, 2019
Dragons close out Heisei Era with victory over Giants
The Heisei Era is over for the Chunichi Dragons and the club finished it off in style.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 30, 2019
On the last day of Heisei
Although what Japan achieved during the 30 years of Heisei was significant, it will not be enough to solve the problems in the Reiwa Era.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 30, 2019
End of an era: Saying goodbye to Heisei on social media
April 30, 2019, marks the end of the Heisei Era as Emperor Akihito abdicates after over 30 years on the throne. People (and companies) on social media looked back at the Heisei Era with nostalgia and sadness, but mostly excitement for the impending Reiwa Era.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 30, 2019
People in Japan reflect on Emperor Akihito's abdication and express hopes for successor's reign
Emperor Akihito will step down in favor of his elder son, Crown Prince Naruhito, on Tuesday, ending the 30-year Heisei Era, during which he sought to bring the monarchy closer to the people.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 29, 2019
Reiwa Era to open in wake of decades of tumultuous economic change in Japan
The Heisei Era began three decades ago with Emperor Akihito ascending the throne near the zenith of one of the biggest stock market bubbles in history. It's been punctuated by the triple hit of an earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown, the fall of tech icons and the rise of automotive giants, and...
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 28, 2019
The key ceremonies in Japan's Imperial succession
Emperor Akihito's abdication, one of several ceremonies marking the transition to his heir, Crown Prince Naruhito, will be a brief, relatively simple and rare event.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 28, 2019
Meeting the Reiwa Era's challenges
As we brace for the Reiwa Era, we must be ready to take on structural reform of the economy as well as administrative and fiscal reforms of a much larger and broader scale than took place in Heisei.
JAPAN
Apr 24, 2019
Japanese centenarian 'full of emotion' to see fifth era name of his lifetime
Ahead of the start of the forthcoming Reiwa Era on May 1, a centenarian in the city of Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, says he is "full of emotion" as he gets set to see the fifth era name of his lifetime.
LIFE / Language
Apr 22, 2019
Kōshitsu yōgo: Terminology that's fit for an Emperor
With the Emperor's abdication approaching you may be hearing some interesting Japanese vocabulary that is used only on royal occasions.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 20, 2019
Reiwa topped Japan's new era name candidates after final push by Abe
At a meeting of all Cabinet ministers earlier this month, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he wanted Reiwa to be the name of the next Imperial era.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 18, 2019
Innovation needs to be a Reiwa goal
To move past the Heisei Era's economic malaise, Japan must invest in an education system that fosters people who can breed new ideas and launch new industries.
EDITORIALS
Apr 17, 2019
The demographic picture of Heisei and beyond
The challenge for the Reiwa Era will continue to be how to maintain the vitality of the economy and keep the social security system sustainable as the population rapidly ages and shrinks.
EDITORIALS
Apr 16, 2019
Economic challenges of the Reiwa Era
The coming change of era should prompt the nation to think again what needs to be done, including painful reforms, to overcome its economic challenges.
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Apr 15, 2019
Everything you need to know about this one-of-a-kind Golden Week in Japan
Japan is poised to celebrate the Imperial succession and the start of a new era on May 1 with a festive extra-long 10-day Golden Week from April 27 through May 6.

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