Crown Prince Naruhito ascends the Chrysanthemum Throne
Japan has a new emperor. On April 30, 2019 Emperor Akihito officially resigned the throne and May 1 (today), the crown prince Naruhito has become emperor. The Imperial Era will now change from Heisei to Reiwa.
The change happens during 'Golden Week'. During Golden Week, many people travel. Because of the succession, the period has been lengthened to 10 days.
Many people here in Japan have chosen to add the start of the new era to their travel plans, with a trip to the Izumo Grand Shrine, a Shinto shrine in Shimane Prefecture associated with the royal family, to celebrate the end of the Heisei Era and beginning of Reiwa.
Family all went to the Izumo Grand Shrine -- I have work. Oh well
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