Anna (era) facts for kids

Anna (安和) was a special name used for a period of time in Japanese history, like how we have years today. It's called a Japanese era or nengō. This era came after the Kōhō era and before the Tenroku era. The Anna era lasted from August 968 to March 970. During this time, Japan was ruled by two emperors: Emperor Reizei and Emperor En'yū.

What Happened During the Anna Era?

• 968 (Anna 1, 6th month): Fujiwara no Saneyori became the Chancellor (kampaku). The Chancellor was a very important advisor to the Emperor, almost like a prime minister.

• 26 October 968 (Anna 1, 26th day of the 10th month): A baby boy was born who would later become Emperor Kazan.

• 969 (Anna 2, 10th month): Fujiwara no Morotada passed away. He was the Minister of the Left (sadaijin), a very high-ranking official in the Imperial court.

• 969 (Anna 2, 12th month): The Chancellor, Saneyori, celebrated his 70th birthday. This was a big event at the time.

• 969 (Anna 2): A major event called the "Anna Incident" (Anna no hen) happened. This was a political event that changed who had power in the government.

Related Information

• Heian period

• You can learn more about the Japanese calendar from the National Diet Library's historical overview: The Japanese Calendar.

See also

In Spanish: Anna (era) para niños