The Heisei era (平成; Japanese: [heiːseiː] ⓘ) was the period of Japanese history corresponding to the reign of Emperor Akihito from 8 January 1989 until his abdication on 30 April 2019.

Heisei period (1989–2019), in Japan, the imperial reign period that began when Akihito became emperor on the death of his father, Hirohito. The two kanji characters in the period’s name are …

The Heisei era, which lasted from January 8, 1989 to April 30, 2019, marks a pivotal period in Japan's contemporary history. Succeeding the Showa era, it began with Emperor Akihito's …

Corresponding to the reign of emperor Akihito, the Heisei (literally, “achieving peace”) was a period of peace, but one that nonetheless witnessed economic stagnation and natural disasters.

The Heisei era (1989–2019 CE) marked a time of profound change and challenge for Japan, encompassing economic stagnation, natural disasters, shifts in political dynamics, and a …

The name Heisei is made up of two kanji characters: 平成. The first character, 平 (hei), means "peace" or "calm," while the second character, 成 (sei), means "become" or "achieve." …

Heisei (平成,Heisei?) is the name of the Japanese era that began on January 8, 1989, one day after Emperor Hirohito's death, when his son, Akihito, ascended the throne as the 125th Emperor.

Oct 27, 2025 · The Heisei era began with an end to its "bubble economy." During this period, the nation also gained increased popularity from anime and manga (comics and graphic novels), …

The Heisei era started on 8 January 1989, the day after the death of the Emperor Hirohito, when his son, Akihito, acceded to the throne as the 125th Emperor. In accordance with Japanese …

Heisei (平成) is the current era name in Japan. The name was introduced by Akihito, the current emperor of Japan, after the death of his father, Hirohito, the Showa Emperor, in 1989. The …