Japan’s government has said the translation of the new era name is “beautiful harmony”, setting off confusion while offices rush to make changes before Crown Prince Naruhito takes the throne. Japan’s government has said the translation of the new era name is “beautiful harmony”, setting off confusion while offices rush to make changes before Crown Prince Naruhito takes the throne. Japan’s new era name means ‘beautiful harmony’, government saysThe era of Reiwa begins on May 1, a day after 85-year-old Emperor Akihito abdicates in favour of his elder son. The cultural importance of Japan’s imperial family and the secretive naming process created a frenzy of attention for the announcement on Monday. A Foreign Ministry official gave the official translation on Tuesday.

Source: Irish Independent April 02, 2019 07:30 UTC