WELCOMING THE REIWA ERA
Today, May 1, is the day that new Emperor Naruhito ascends to the throne, signifying the beginning of the Reiwa era. The term for the new era is made up of the two characters Rei (令) and Wa (和). Rei can mean “commands” or “order”, as well as “auspicious” or “good”. Wa often means “harmony”, and is also used in the Japanese word for “peace” – “hei-wa”. Please join us in welcoming Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, and celebrating the start of the Reiwa era.
Alo Japan.