Many Japanese celebrated the start of the Reiwa Era on Wednesday with their family, friends and loved ones, some with newborn babies, as Shinto shrines and famous spots across the country were crowded with visitors trying to take in the festive atmosphere.A spate of events were held to welcome Reiwa, translated by the government as "beautiful harmony," while retailers offered "fukubukuro" lucky bags that are normally sold to celebrate a new year and goods related to the new era.Some 1,500 residents formed a human representation of the two Chinese characters meaning Reiwa in the southwestern…READ FULL ARTICLE
