New Japan era to be called 'Reiwa,' or pursuing harmony
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The era of Japan's next emperor, which begins May 1, will be named "Reiwa," connoting pursuit of harmony, the government said Monday after selecting the phrase from ancient Japanese poetry instead of Chinese classics as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe promotes national pride. The current "Heisei," or "achieving peace," era will end with Emperor Akihito's abdication