End Of An Era: Japan Resets Calendar As Its Emperor Steps Down
Japan is the only country in the world still using Chinese-style imperial calendars. The new imperial era will be the first since the IT revolution.
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Japan has had nearly 250 eras or "gengo" since adopting the system in the 7th century. (AFP)
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