The Peculiarities of Japanese Periodisation: A New Era of Reiwa

The article addresses the Japanese periodization system, 元号 — gengo:, also called 年号 — nengo:, which shows the number of years from the accession of the ruling emperor. This issue has grown in importance with the view to the recent imperial succession of 2019. Aimed at providing an outline of origin...

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Main Author: N. N. Izotova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MGIMO University Press 2020-09-01
Series:Концепт: философия, религия, культура
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Online Access:https://concept.mgimo.ru/jour/article/view/415