Einin facts for kids
The Einin (永仁) era was a special way of counting years in Japanese history. It was like a specific period of time, similar to how we have decades or centuries. This era lasted from August 1293 to April 1299. The Einin era came after the Shōō era and before the Shōan era. During this time, two emperors ruled Japan: Emperor Fushimi and his son, Emperor Go-Fushimi.
Important Events of the Einin Era
- 1293 (Einin 1): A very strong earthquake and a huge tsunami (a giant ocean wave) hit the Sagami Bay area and the city of Kamakura. Sadly, more than 20,000 people lost their lives in this disaster.
- 1298 (Einin 6, 7th month): After ruling for 11 years, Emperor Fushimi decided to step down from his role as emperor. This is called abdication. His son was then chosen to become the new emperor.
- 1299 (Einin 7): Emperor Go-Fushimi officially became the new emperor in a special ceremony called an enthronement. After this, the name of the era was changed from Einin to Shōan.
Related Pages
- Kamakura period
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar"
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