Era of Reiwa

In Japan, "Gengou" has been used since 645.

"Gengou" is a calendar system used in China, and "Gengou" was born from the idea that a monarch ruled time.
It was once used throughout East Asia.
However, "Gengou" is just left in Japan.

A new emperor has been appointed from May 1, 2019.
At the same time, "Gengou" was switched.
It changed from "Heisei" to "Reiwa".

I went to the sea on May 1st. I wanted to spend the first day of the peace period in the sea.
Japan is an island country.
I wanted to feel the blessings of the sea once again on a commemorative day (^-^)