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> Era names typically come from Chinese classical texts, and are usually only revealed when one emperor has died and another has taken the Chrysanthemum Throne.
by B-Con 8y ago
> Era names typically come from Chinese classical texts, and are usually only revealed when one emperor has died and another has taken the Chrysanthemum Throne.
Chinese? I'm guessing that's a typo. Not only would Japanese obviously fit better, but considering the bad blood between Japan and China I think they'd sooner not choose a word than choose one from China.