New era begins in Japan as Emperor Naruhito ascends Chrysanthemum Throne

People take photos at midnight near the Shibuya crossing to celebrate the advent of the Reiwa Era in Tokyo, Japan, May 1, 2019. With the end of the three-decade long Heisei Era, Japan began its new Reiwa Era on May 1. A number of individuals, towns, cities and prefectures celebrated in different ways across Japan to usher in the new Reiwa Era. (Xinhua/Du Xiaoyi)