We are living in the age of “Heisei,” but, as I think most of you probably know, it’s days are numbered. We will have a new emperor soon and the change of emperors will be marked, as always, with a change in the age. This means that we only have a few weeks left to use the otherwise humble and unremarkable Heisei Station (the station next to Kumamoto Station on the Hohi Line), while the age still matches the station name:
“Tourists are also heading to Kyushu Railway Co’s Heisei Station in Kumamoto Prefecture. Most visitors are taking pictures to post on social media such as Instagram and Twitter.”
Of course, Heisei Station will continue to function with the same name after the new emperor has been enthroned. So, there really shouldn’t be any rush. ;)
– Kirk
P.S. The name of the new age should be announced tomorrow. I’m hoping it will be “enlightenment” – I’d like to live in an age of enlightenment.