元号法（昭和五十四年法律第四十三号）
Act on Era Names（Act No. 43 of 1979）
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      (1)Era names are prescribed by Cabinet Order.(2)Era names are altered only when there has been a succession to the Imperial Throne.
  • Supplementary Provisions
  • February 25, 2025
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元号法
Act on Era Names
昭和五十四年六月十二日法律第四十三号
Act No. 43 of June 12, 1979
１元号は、政令で定める。
(1)Era names are prescribed by Cabinet Order.
２元号は、皇位の継承があつた場合に限り改める。
(2)Era names are altered only when there has been a succession to the Imperial Throne.
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Supplementary Provisions
１この法律は、公布の日から施行する。
(1)This Act comes into effect as of the date of promulgation.
２昭和の元号は、本則第一項の規定に基づき定められたものとする。
(2)The Showa era name is deemed to be determined under paragraph (1) of the main provisions of this Act.