Announces new era name "2019
April 1, 2019, Tokyo, Japan - People reach out for newspaper extras reporting the name of Japan's new imperial era in Tokyo on Monday, April 1, The new era of Reiwa starts on May 1 following the abdication of the Chrysanthemum Throne by Emperor Akihito, 85, on April 30, 59, succeeds Akihito as the 126th emperor of Japan. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO) AYF -mis-