New era begins in Japan as Emperor Naruhito ascends Chrysanthemum Throne

People holding umbrellas celebrate the Reiwa Era at the Shibuya crossing in Tokyo, Japan, May 1, 2019. With the end of the three-decade long Heisei Era, Japan began its new Reiwa Era on May 1. A number of individuals, towns, cities and prefectures celebrated in different ways across Japan to usher in the new Reiwa Era. (Xinhua/Du Xiaoyi)