New era begins in Japan as Emperor Naruhito ascends Chrysanthemum Throne

People walk past calligraphy "Reiwa" in Ginza of 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)