Heisei Period

History of Japan
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Era name	Heisei
Dates	1989 - present
Kanji	平成
Paleolithic period 14,000–300 BCE Jōmon period 14,000–300 BCE Yayoi period 300 BC–250 CE Yamato period 250–710 Kofun period 250–538 Asuka period 538–710 Nara period 710–794 Heian period 794–1185 Kamakura period 1185–1333 Muromachi period (Ashikaga) 1336–1573 Edo period (Tokugawa) 1603–1868 Meiji period 1868–1912 Taishō period 1912–1926 Shōwa period 1926–1989 Heisei period 1989–present See also: Era Name

The Heisei Period or era is the current era. The reigning emperor is Akihito

Fashion

Heisei Era has seen a huge resurgence in kimono culture in general. What was once viewed as stodgy and matronly is now once again the domain of fashion-forward youth. Many young women (and men!) have taken to raiding their parents' closets, and because of this what is old is new again. The bright vivid colours and bold patterns of the Taisho era are very much in favour right now, with people scrambling to express their own vibrant personalities. Furisode fashion in particular varies from the sweet and subdued to the loud and flashy. Unique "western-style" designs are also very trendy.

Developments in the Floating World

Once again, youthful interest in Japanese culture and heritage has brought about a dramatic surge in the numbers of active Geisha and Maiko. After World War II, the numbers had been decreasing steadily as Japanese society sought to modernize itself, and women were more interested in getting exciting office jobs. However, since the beginning of the present era, the estimated number of active geisha and maiko in Japan has risen from a few hundred to roughly two thousand. While this pales in comparison to the nearly eighty thousand active during the Taisho era, it does bode well for the future of the profession.

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Authors & Contributors

Author/s: Diane Quintal (Moonblossom (IG Username))

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Heisei	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
Gregorian	1868	1989	1990	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007

Heisei	21	22	23	24
Gregorian	2008	2009	2010	2011

Preceded by: Shōwa

Era name (nengō): Heisei

Succeeded by: Current