Japanese new era Reiwa

Japan says name for new era of Naruhito will be Reiwa

Question: Which country has named its new era to be Reiwa?
(a) Japan
(b) USA
(c) Singapore
(d) Sri Lanka
Answer 🙁 a)
Related facts:

  • On 1 April 2019, Japan unveiled the name of its new era titled Reiwa.
  • Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga disclosed the name.
  • This new royal age will formally start from 1 May after ascending to the throne by Crown Prince Naruhito.
  • The beginning of ‘Rewa’ will end the Emperor Akihito’s era ‘Heisei’ started in 1989.
  • Apart from the Gregorian Calendar,Japan also uses indigenous Gengo Calendar.
  • It is worth to mention that Japan incumbent Emperor Akihito is leaving the throne on April 30, 2019.
  • In Japan, new imperial era begins on assuming throne by new emperor.

Links:
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/japan-says-name-for-new-era-of-naruhito-will-be-reiwa/article26698965.ece