'Reiwa': Japan announces dawn of new era
The reign of the next Japanese emperor will be known as the "Reiwa" era, the Japanese government announced Monday, ahead of the coronation of Crown Prince Naruhito next month.
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Japan to name new imperial epoch on April 1
It's the dawning of the age of ... something.
Japan's crown princess says she's 'insecure' about becoming empress
Japan's Crown Princess Masako has said she feels "insecure" about assuming the role of empress next year amid an ongoing battle with stress-related illness, in comments that provide a rare window into the emotional pressures faced by the country's royal family.
