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Hōji (宝治) was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") after Kangen and before Kenchō. This period started in February 1247 and ended in March 1249. The reigning emperor was Go-Fukakusa-tennō (後深草天皇,).

Events of the Hōji era

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Gold coin minted during the Hōji era
  • 1247 (Hōji 1): The Hōji conflict; Hōjo family destroyed the Miura family; and in so doing, the clan consolidated its authority as regents.

Related pages

  • National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
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1247 1248 1249
Preceded by:
Ninji
Era or nengō:
Hōji
Succeeded by:
Kenchō
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