Ninji
Japanese era from August 1240 to February 1243
Ninji (仁治), also called Jinji, was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") after En'ō and before Kangen. This period started in August 1240 and ended in January 1243.[1] The reigning emperors were Shijō-tennō (四条天皇) and Go-Saga-tennō (後嵯峨天皇).[2]
Events of the Ninji Era
change- 1242 (Ninji 3, 10th day of the 1st month): In the 10th year of Shijō's reign, the emperor died;[3] and the succession (senso)[4] was received by the second son of former Emperor Tsuchimikado.[5]
- 1242 (Ninji 3, 5th month): Emperor Go-Saga's role as emperor was confirmed by ceremonies (sokui).[6]
- 14 July 1242 (Ninji 3, 15th day of the 6th month): Hōjō Yasutoki died at age 60.[7]
- 7 October 1242 (Ninji 3, 12th day of the 9th month): Former Emperor Juntoku died in exile on Sado Island.[8]
Related pages
changeReferences
change- ↑ Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Ninji" in Japan encyclopedia, p. 716.
- ↑ Titsingh, Isaac. (1834). Annales des empereurs du Japon, pp. 242-245; Varley, H. Paul. (1980). Jinnō Shōtōki. p. 228-231.
- ↑ Titsingh, p. 244; Imperial Household Agency (Kunaichō), 四條天皇 (87); retrieved 2012-5-16.
- ↑ 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 Kunaichō, Ceremony of Accession (Sokui-no-Rei); retrieved 2012-5-22.
- ↑ Titsingh, pp. 244-245; Varley, p. 228.
- ↑ Titsingh, p. 245; Varley, p. 44.
- ↑ Titsingh, p. 246.
- ↑ Titsingh, p. 246; Kunaichō, 順徳天皇 (84); retrieved 2012-5-16.
Other websites
change- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
| Ninji | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1240 | 1241 | 1242 | 1243 |
| Preceded by: En'ō |
Era or nengō: Ninji |
Succeeded by: Kangen |
