Kangen
Japanese era from February 1243 to February 1247
Kangen (寛元) was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") after Ninji and before Hōji. This period started in February 1243 and ended in February 1247.[1] The reigning emperor was Go-Saga-tennō (後嵯峨天皇).[2]
Events of the Kangen era
change- 1244 (Kangen 2, 4th month): Kujō Yoritsugu had his coming-of-age ceremonies at age 6. In the same month, Yoritsune asked Emperor Go-Saga for permission to make Yoritsugu the new shogun.[3]
- 11 Septembe 1245 (Kangen 3, 7th month): Yoshitsune shaved his head and became a Buddhist priest.[3]
- 1246 (Kangen 4, 7th month): Yoritsune's son, now Shogun Yoritsugu (who is only 7 years old) marries the sister of Hōjō Tsunetoki.[3]
- 1246 (Kangen 4): In the 4th year of Go-Saga's reign, the emperor abdicated; and the succession (senso) was received by his 4-year-old son. Soon after, Emperor Go-Fukakusa's role as emperor is confirmed by ceremonies (sokui).[4]
Related pages
changeReferences
change- ↑ Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Kangen" in Japan encyclopedia, p. 470.
- ↑ Titsingh, Isaac. (1834). Annales des empereurs du Japon, pp. 245-247; Varley, H. Paul. (1980). Jinnō Shōtōki. p. 228-232.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Titsingh, pp. 247.
- ↑ Titsingh, pp. 247-248; Varley, p. 44; a distinct act of senso is unrecognized prior to Emperor Tenji; and all sovereigns except Jitō, Yōzei, Go-Toba, and Fushimi have senso and sokui in the same year until the reign of Emperor Go-Murakami. Compare Imperial Household Agency (Kunaichō), Ceremony of Accession (Sokui-no-Rei); retrieved 2012-5-22.
Other websites
change- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
| Kangen | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1243 | 1244 | 1245 | 1246 | 1247 |
| Preceded by: Ninji |
Era or nengō: Kangen |
Succeeded by: Hōji |
