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Flock of sheep participate in month-long ceremony to mark Japan's new imperial era

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Video. Sheep herald Japan's new imperial era of Reiwa

Updated: 01/05/2019 - 13:40 GMT+2

The sheep formed the Chinese character of the word Reiwa, which means "beautiful harmony", and is the name of the new imperial era of Japan.

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