Kanko
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was a after Chōhō
and before Chōwa
. This period spanned the years from July 1004 through December 1012. The reigning emperors were and .
Choho (era)
was a after Chōtoku and before Kankō. This period spanned the years from January 999 through July 1004. The reigning emperor was .-Change of era:* 999 : The new era name was created to mark an event or a number of events...
and before Chōwa
Chowa
was a after Kankō and before Kannin. This period spanned the years from December 1012 through April 1017. The reigning emperors were and .-Change of era:* 1012 : The era name was changed to mark Emperor Sanjō's accession in the previous year...
. This period spanned the years from July 1004 through December 1012. The reigning emperors were and .
Change of Era
- 1004 : The era namewas changed to mark an event or series of events. The previous era ended and a new one commenced in Kankō 6, on the 20th day of the 7th month of 1004.
Events of the Kankō Era
- March 17, 1008 (Kankō 5, 8th day of the 2nd month): The former-Emperor Kazan died at the age of 41.
- July 16, 1011 (Kankō 8, 13th day of the 6th month): In the 5th year of Emperor Ichijō's reign (一条天皇5年), he abdicated; and the succession (‘‘senso’’) was received by his cousin. Shortly thereafter, Emperor Sanjō is said to have acceded to the throne (‘‘sokui’’).
- July 15, 1011 (Kankō 8, 22nd day of the 6th month ): Daijō-tennō IchijōEmperor Ichijowas the 66th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.Ichijō's reign spanned the years from 986 to 1011.-Traditional narrative:Before he ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne, his personal name was Kanehito-shinnō....
died at the age of 32. - November 21, 1011 (Kankō 8, 24th day of the 10th month): Daijō-tennō ReizeiEmperor Reizeiwas the 63rd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.Reizei's reign spanned the years from 967 through 969.-Traditional narrative:...
, who was Emperor Sanjō's father, died at age 62.
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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Preceded by: Chōhō Choho (era) was a after Chōtoku and before Kankō. This period spanned the years from January 999 through July 1004. The reigning emperor was .-Change of era:* 999 : The new era name was created to mark an event or a number of events... |
Era or nengō Japanese era name The Japanese era calendar scheme is a common calendar scheme used in Japan, which identifies a year by the combination of the and the year number within the era... : Kankō |
Succeeded by: Chōwa Chowa was a after Kankō and before Kannin. This period spanned the years from December 1012 through April 1017. The reigning emperors were and .-Change of era:* 1012 : The era name was changed to mark Emperor Sanjō's accession in the previous year... |