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Enbun (also called Embun) was a special way of naming years in Japan. It was used by the Northern Court during a time called the Nanboku-chō period. This era came after Bunna and before Kōan.

The Enbun period lasted from March 1356 to March 1361. During this time, Emperor Go-Kōgon was the ruler in Kyoto. But there was also another emperor, Emperor Go-Murakami, who was his rival in Yoshino. This was a time when Japan had two different imperial courts.

Important Events of the Enbun Era

1356: New Roles in the Court

  • In 1356 (the first year of Enbun), a person named Minamoto no Michisuke was given an important job. He became the naidaijin, which was a high position in the Imperial court.
  • Also in 1356, Ashikaga Yoshinori moved up in rank. He reached the second rank of the third class in the Imperial court's system.

1357: Emperors Return Home

1358: A New Shogun

  • In 1358 (the third year of Enbun), Ashikaga Takauji passed away. He was a very powerful leader. After his death, Ashikaga Yoshiakira took his place. Yoshiakira was appointed as the new shogun, a top military ruler in Japan.

Related pages

  • National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
Enbun 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
1356 1357 1358 1359 1360 1361
Preceded by:
Bunna
Northern Court nengō:
Enbun
Succeeded by:
Kōan
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