New imperial era has started in Japan.
Last time
our era changed (yes, I'm a Showa-born lady), we were in mourning period
and everything moved mechanically. I remember TV anchors were all wearing
black, and we quietly received the announcement of new era and its change. And
it took some time before we joked about this name of era. (e.g. "What,
Heisei? Hey Say?")