Bunshō facts for kids

Bunshō was a special name used for a period of time in Japanese history. It's like how we say "the 2000s" or "the Victorian era." This period came after an era called Kanshō and before an era called Ōnin. The Bunshō era lasted for a short time, from February 1466 to March 1467. During this time, the emperor of Japan was Emperor Go-Tsuchimikado.

What Happened During the Bunshō Era?

The Nio Gate at Kinpusen-ji in was built in the 1st year of Bunshō

• 1466 (Bunshō 1): A famous gate called the Nio Gate was built at a temple named Kinpusen-ji in Nara. This gate is still standing today!
• 1466 (Bunshō 1, 1st month): Ashikaga Yoshimi received an important promotion. He was the brother of the Shogun, who was the military ruler of Japan. Yoshimi moved up to a high rank in the Imperial court, which was the government system around the Emperor.

More About This Time

• Muromachi period: The Bunshō era was part of a larger time in Japanese history called the Muromachi period. This was a long period when military leaders called shoguns ruled Japan.

• You can learn more about how the Japanese calendar worked by looking at a historical overview from the National Diet Library: The Japanese Calendar