Bunji (era) facts for kids

Bunji (文治) was a special name used for a period in Japanese history. It's like how we have years, but in old Japan, they also had "era names" called nengō. The Bunji era came after an era called Genryaku and before Kenkyū.

This important time started in August 1185 and lasted until April 1190. During these years, the emperor of Japan was Go-Toba-tennō (後鳥羽天皇).

Key Events of the Bunji Era

• December 22, 1185 (Bunji 1): A very important decision was made. The government in Kyoto officially approved the new military government, called the shogunate. This new government was based in a city called Kamakura, located in the Kantō region. This approval made Kamakura a powerful center in Japan.
• 1186 (Bunji 2): The retired Emperor Go-Shirakawa visited the widow of a past emperor, Emperor Takakura. Her name was Kenrei-mon In. She was living in a quiet place in Ohara.

Learn More

• Kamakura period: This era was part of a bigger time in Japanese history when military leaders held a lot of power.

External Links

• National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- This link shows a historical overview of the Japanese calendar with pictures.