"A woman holds a copy of extra edition of Mainichi Shimbun newspaper reporting the name of new era ""Reiwa"" is unveiled in Tokyo, Monday, April 1, 2019. Japan's government has unveiled an era name, ""Reiwa,"" or ""pursuing harmony,"" for soon-to-be Emperor Naruhito, who will succeed the Chrysanthemum throne on May 1. His father, Emperor Akihito, is abdicating, with his ""Heisei"" era coming to an end the day before. A selection of the name was a top secret and the decision comes after highly guarded closed meetings and intense media speculation. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)"
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