Heisei
Two beloved flavors from the Showa and Heisei periods make their triumphant return to the shelves!
Hyper-energetic superfan leaps into dance troupe’s recreation of one of anime’s most popular opening themes.
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From jumping off bridges to waiting in ten-hour long queues, there are plenty of ways to welcome in a new era.
Emperor Naruhito looks back on emperors of the past before turning his eyes to the nation’s future.
As Japan says goodbye to the Heisei era, Shiseido looks back on the last three decades, from the bubble economy to yuru fuwa iyashi otono kawaii joshi.
The one-night special will be screened on Japanese television tonight, on the last day of the Heisei period.
There’s a new way to show your appreciation to the Heisei period…by getting your hands on a can of air!
Prime Minister explains rationale behind decision and compares people of Japan to flowers, but not cherry blossoms.
Nightclub dancers, the Japan women’s national football team, and a famous Tokyo landmark are all hidden inside the design.
Meanings show hope for bold boys, beautiful girls in list of the most popular names of the Heisei era.
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