Abe explains choice of Reiwa for next era name

Re:Abe explains choice of Reiwa for next era name by _jgdh on Monday April 01, 2019 @03:15AM (#19541201)

For what it’s worth, Japan is not unique in using different calendars in different contexts.

There are several calendars in India, all based on the moon. In my state within India everyone uses the Gregorian calendar for most things except in certain cases. For example, no marriages happen during the month of Margazhi (December 15th - January 15th).

There’s no conspiracy in using a different calendar. It’s just a continuation of a cultural practice that hurts no one.

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Re:Abe explains choice of Reiwa for next era name by jpatokal on Monday April 01, 2019 @05:59AM (#19541822)

The difference is that in India nobody uses the traditional calendars outside religious contexts, while in Japan the nengo dates are used for everything from yogurt expiry dates to government forms.

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