Japan to unveil new era name on April 1 ahead of emperor ascension

The Japanese government plans to announce the name of the nation's new era on April 1 ahead of the ascension of the new emperor on May 1, a government source said early Tuesday.The government is likely to make the announcement after adopting the new "gengo," or era name, at a Cabinet meeting the same day, a month before Crown Prince Naruhito becomes the new emperor in place of incumbent Emperor Akihito, the source said.Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whose government has proceeded with preparations for the era name change, is expected to unveil the plan during a news conference on Friday, accord…READ FULL ARTICLE