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[Announcement] The new era name has been decided as "Reiwa." — Prime Minister's Office of Japan (@kantei) April 1, 2019

Around 11:30 a.m., Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga announced that the new era name would be "Reiwa." More details on the origin of the new era name can be found below. About the Cabinet Order Revising the Era Name and the Cabinet Notification on Its Pronunciation: https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=431CO0000000143

"Heisei," which lasted 31 years from 1989, will pass the baton to the next era, "Reiwa," this coming May.