AdvertisementNew Era Name 'Reiwa' Defines Japan As Emperor Akihito Prepares To AbdicateApril 01, 2019Francesca ParisfacebookEmailJapan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga unveils the name of new era "Reiwa" on Monday. The new era starts May 1, when Crown Prince Naruhito takes the throne from his father. (AP)