Japan's new Reiwa era name announced: JR thanks Heisei with commemorative ticket

By MOOK Scenic Spots' Kumiko, compiled and reported

On April 1, the Japanese government officially announced that the new era name "Reiwa" would take effect on May 1, drawing global attention. Particularly for Japan enthusiasts and fans of Japanese culture, this moment was universally felt. Japan has also launched a wave of era-name-themed merchandise, including items expressing gratitude and commemoration for the Heisei era, as well as products welcoming the Reiwa era, all of which have been successively released to ride the wave of this hot topic.

JR East Japan also expressed its gratitude for the love and usage of passengers during the Heisei era through commemorative tickets, releasing a commemorative entry ticket printed with "Thank you, Heisei." With the arrival of the new era name, the one-day pass for travel within Tokyo (Tokyo 1-Day Pass) will not only be printed with "Thank you, Heisei" but will also feature "Welcome, Reiwa" starting from May 1.

The commemorative entry ticket (commemorative ticket) will be sold from April 12 to April 30, accompanied by a commemorative sleeve card for easy keepsake. The valid usage period is from April 30, 2019, to September 30, 2019, and it must be used within two hours after entering the station.

The sales method is online via JRE MALL, with a limited edition of 6,000 sets, released in three batches of 2,000 sets each. The first batch will be sold from 12:00 on April 8, 2019, to 11:59 on April 10, 2019; the second batch from 12:00 on April 10, 2019, to 11:59 on April 12, 2019; and the third batch from 12:00 on April 12, 2019, to 17:00 on April 15, 2019. Each set is priced at 5,040 yen (shipping fee not included).

The one-day pass for travel within Tokyo is priced at 750 yen (adults) and 370 yen (children), and is sold at "designated seat ticket machines" at various JR stations within Tokyo's 23 wards. From April 12 to April 30, 2019, the "Thank you, Heisei" version will be sold, and from May 1 to May 31, 2019, the "Welcome, Reiwa" version will be sold.

For those recently visiting Japan or traveling to Tokyo, be sure to keep an eye out for these various events and products related to the era name transition—they add another layer of interest and memorabilia to your trip.
 

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