It’s official. The start of the “Reiwa” era in Japan will begin on May 1, 2019, and Japanese people everywhere are celebrating. For those not up-to-date on Japanese Imperial Law, the current Emperor–Emperor Akihito, will abdicate his crown on April 30, 2019. This is the first time in 200 years that an Emperor has chosen to step down! But Emperor Akihito is getting older, was … Continue reading New Imperial Era Name In Japan Is “Reiwa”!