Bunryaku facts for kids
Bunryaku (also called Bunreki) was a special name for a period of time in Japanese history. Think of it like how we have years, but in old Japan, they also gave names to groups of years, called nengō. The Bunryaku era came after the Tenpuku era and before the Katei era. It lasted from November 1234 to September 1235. During this time, the emperor of Japan was Emperor Shijō.
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Important Events During Bunryaku
This short era saw a few important events, especially involving former emperors.
Deaths of Former Emperors
- June 18, 1234 (which was the 20th day of the 5th month in the first year of Bunryaku): The former Emperor Chūkyō passed away. A "former emperor" is someone who used to be the emperor but then stepped down from the throne.
- August 31, 1234 (the 6th day of the 8th month in the first year of Bunryaku): Another former emperor, Emperor Go-Horikawa, also died.
Changes in Court Ranks
- 1234 (in the 12th month of the first year of Bunryaku): A very important person named Kujō Yoritsune received a higher position. He was moved up to the "1st rank of the 3rd class" in the court. This means he gained more power and respect among the nobles who worked for the emperor.
Related Pages
More Information
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
Bunryaku Era Timeline
| Bunryaku | 1st | 2nd |
|---|---|---|
| 1234 | 1235 |
Eras Before and After Bunryaku
| Preceded by: Tenpuku |
Era or nengō: Bunryaku |
Succeeded by: Katei |
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