In photos: Japan unveils new ‘era’ name, Reiwa

People walk before a screen showing a news program reporting the announcement of Japan’s new era name “Reiwa” in Tokyo, April 1, 2019. – “Reiwa”: Japan on April 1 revealed the name of the era that will define the new emperor’s reign when he ascends the Chrysanthemum Throne next month following a historic abdication. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP)
Todan employees pack calendars bearing Japan’s next imperial era name “Reiwa” at a production plant in Ibaraki on April 1, 2019. – “Reiwa”: Japan on April 1 revealed the name of the era that will define the new emperor’s reign when he ascends the Chrysanthemum Throne next month following the first abdication in around 200 years. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)