Japanese artists celebrate Reiwa Era at Sydney's Opera House english.kyodonews.net

KYODO NEWS - 36 minutes ago - 21:13 | Arts, World, AllThe largest-ever gathering of traditional Japanese artists in Sydney performed together on Monday in celebration of the new imperial era, Reiwa, at the World Heritage listed Sydney Opera House.
"At this time when the new era, Reiwa, has begun and the Tokyo Olympics will be occurring next year, I hope we can also look back to the good old days through the appeal of traditional Japanese culture," Yukiko Hirano who leads the JCS Rainbow Project told Kyodo News.
Rufus Whitlemore, 24, and Rhian Owen, 25, came to the show as part of their holiday to Australia from Britain.
There's such a huge range of performances," said Whittlemore, who was particularly impressed by an ikebana (Japanese traditional flower arrangement) demonstration performed to live koto music.
The new Japanese era started May 1 when Emperor Naruhito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne after former Emperor Akihito abdicated the previous day.