Gennin facts for kids
Gennin (元仁) was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") in Japan. It came after the Jōō era and before the Karoku era. This short period lasted from November 1224 to April 1225. During this time, the emperor of Japan was Go-Horikawa-tennō (後堀河天皇).
Key Events of the Gennin Era
- 1224 (Gennin 1): A very important religious text called Kyogyoshinsho was written by a monk named Shinran. This year is also seen as the founding year of a major Buddhist school known as Jōdo Shinshū. This school of Buddhism teaches that people can reach salvation by having faith in Amitābha Buddha.
Related Information
- Kamakura period
- You can learn more about the Japanese calendar and its history at the National Diet Library's website: The Japanese Calendar
| Gennin | 1st | 2nd |
|---|---|---|
| 1224 | 1225 |
| Preceded by: Jōō |
Era or nengō: Gennin |
Succeeded by: Karoku |
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