Japan announces "Reiwa" as new era name to begin under new emperor

TOKYO, April 1 (Xinhua) -- The Japanese government announced Monday the name of Japan's new era that starts on May 1, when Crown Prince Naruhito ascends the Chrysanthemum throne succeeding his father Emperor Akihito.

The new era name, the 248th of its kind, will be called "Reiwa."