New Japanese Imperial Era Takes Poetic Turn, to be Called Reiwa from May 1

The era name, or "gengo," is used widely in Japan - on coins, calendars, newspapers and in official paperwork. Although use of the Western calendar has become widespread, many Japanese count years by gengo or use the two systems interchangeably.

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