Kakitsu facts for kids

Kakitsu (嘉吉) was a special name for a time period in Japan, like how we have years today. It's called a nengō (年号, (lit. "year name")). This period came after Eikyō and before Bun'an. The Kakitsu era started in February 1441 and ended in February 1444. During these years, the emperor of Japan was Go-Hanazono-tennō (後花園天皇).

Key Events of the Kakitsu Era

In the first year of Kakitsu, Shogun Ashikaga Yoshinori passed away. This place remembers him.

The Death of Shogun Yoshinori

• July 12, 1441 (the 24th day of the 6th month in Kakitsu 1): Shogun Ashikaga Yoshinori died at the age of 48. A Shogun was a powerful military leader who ruled Japan during this time.

Treaty on Pirates

• 1443 (Kakitsu 3): Japan and Korea made an important agreement. This agreement, sometimes called the "Kakitsu treaty", was about stopping pirates. These pirates, known as wakō, were causing trouble in the sea between the two countries. This was an example of diplomacy, which means countries working together to solve problems.

The Passing of Shogun Yoshikatsu

• August 16, 1443 (the 21st day of the 7th month in Kakitsu 3): Shogun Yoshikatsu died after falling from his horse.

More About This Time

• Muromachi period

External Resources

• National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" – a look at Japan's historical calendar with pictures