Emperor Akihito abdicates with prayer for peace as Heisei Era ends

The Japan Times
Emperor Akihito abdicates with prayer for peace as Heisei Era ends (article)
Summary
On May 1, 2019, the Reiwa Era that is the new Japanese era name begins. It means that by Japanese unique emperor systems as the symbol of the state,  the imperial is succeeded and the abdication by a living Japanese monarch has been the first since 1817. It’s big differences because the Heisei Era commenced following the death of Emperor Hirohito who experienced  World War 2 and by the abdication, we could receive gracious words from Emperor Akihito.

I think that this is the best time when we have to think about our responsibility of Japanese so Emperor prays for peace and happiness for all the people in Japan and around the world and we, citizens of the world, have to carve out our bright future.

Words in this story
Emperor Hirohito of Showa Era, Emperor Akihito of Heisei Era, Emperor Naruhito of Reiwa Era
reign /noun/ rule, government, a period of rule, a period of time that a particular government is in control.
abdication /noun/ act of relinquishing office or power, resignation
monarch /noun/ hereditary sovereign, sole ruler, king, queen
deity /noun/ God