Japan's new era beginning May 1 has been named "Reiwa," with Crown Prince Naruhito due to ascend to the throne that day to succeed his father Emperor Akihito.Here is a photo collection of various scenes around Japan after the announcement of the new era name on Monday.

(People watch a large screen at Tokyo's Shinjuku district showing the announcement of the new era name.)
(People watch a large screen at Osaka's Dotonbori district showing the announcement of the new era name.)
(Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks to media members at his office to explain the name of the new era name.)
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