Kangi facts for kids

Kangi (also called Kanki) was a special time period in Japanese history. It was like a way of counting years, similar to how we use "AD" or "CE" today. This period was called a nengō (meaning "year name").

The Kangi era came after the Antei period and before the Jōei period. It lasted for a short time, from March 1229 to April 1232. During these years, Emperor Go-Horikawa was the ruler of Japan.

Key Events During Kangi

During the Kangi era, some important things happened, especially involving a powerful person named Kujō Yoritsune.

• 1230 (Kangi 2): In the twelfth month of this year, Kujō Yoritsune got married. He wed the daughter of Minamoto no Yoriie, who was a significant figure.
• 1231 (Kangi 3): This was a busy year for Yoritsune.
  • In the second month, he received a promotion. He was given a higher rank within the dōjō kuge, which were important court nobles.
  • Just a month later, in the third month, Yoritsune was given another big role. He became a General of the Left, a very high military and political position in the government.
  • In the fourth month, he was promoted again! He moved up to an even higher rank among the court nobles.
• November 6, 1231 (Kangi 3): On this day, the former Emperor Tsuchimikado passed away. He had ruled Japan before Emperor Go-Horikawa.

Related Pages

• Kamakura period
• National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- Learn more about how Japan used to count years