Question: what is reiwa era in japan?
Answer: Reiwa period, in Japan, the imperial reign period that began on May 1, 2019, following the abdication of Emperor Akihito and the elevation of his son Naruhito to the Chrysanthemum Throne. The two ideograms (kanji) constituting the period's reign name (gengō) are rei (meaning “order” or “auspicious”) and wa (“harmony”).