Japan may not announce new era name until April 11

[Craig, David O via Unicode]

Note the recent article in the japan times:

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/12/06/national/politics-diplomacy/japan-mulls-announcing-new-era-name-april-11-sources/#.XBQPC6qWxD8

April 11 leaves less than three weeks before the May 1 ascension.



David Craig