Eien
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was a after Kanna
and before Eiso
. This period spanned the years from April 987 through August 988. The reigning emperor was .
Kanna (era)
was a after Eikan and before Eien. This period spanned the years from April 985 through April 987. The reigning emperors were and .-Change of era:* January 24, 985 : The new era name was created to mark an event or a number of events...
and before Eiso
Eiso
was a after Eien and before Shōryaku. This period spanned the years from August 988 through November 990. The reigning emperor was .-Change of era:* 989 : The new era name was created to mark an event or a number of events...
. This period spanned the years from April 987 through August 988. The reigning emperor was .
Change of era
- January 2, 987 : The new era name was created to mark an event or a number of events. The previous era ended and a new one commenced in Kanna 3, on the 5th day of the 4th month of 987.
Events of Eian era
- 987 (Eien 1, 10th month): The emperor paid a visit to the home of Fujiwara no KaneieFujiwara no Kaneiewas a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period.-Career:Kaneie served as a minister during the reigns of Emperor En'yū, Emperor Kazan and Emperor Go-Ichijō....
. - 987 (Eien 1, 11th month): The emperor visited Iwashimizu Hachiman-gū.
- 987 (Eien 1, 12th month): The emperor visited the Kamo ShrineKamo Shrineis a general term for an important Shinto sanctuary complex on both banks of the Kamo River in northeast Kyoto. It is centered on two shrines. The two shrines, an upper and a lower, lie in a corner of the old capital which was known as the due to traditional geomancy beliefs that the north-east...
. - 988 (Eien 2, 8th month): Fujiwara no Kaneie invited a number of courtiers to his home where he entertained them in a grand manner.
- 988 (Eien 2, 11th month): The emperor visited the home of Kaneie to join him in celebrating the courtier's 60th birthday.
External links
- National Diet LibraryNational Diet LibraryThe is the only national library in Japan. It was established in 1948 for the purpose of assisting members of the in researching matters of public policy. The library is similar in purpose and scope to the U.S...
, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
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