Kannō facts for kids

Kannō, also sometimes spelled Kan'ō, was a special time period in Japanese history. It was like how we have years today, but it was used by the Northern Court in Japan. This era happened during the Nanboku-chō period, a time when Japan had two different emperors.

The Kannō era started in February 1350 and ended in September 1352. During this time, the emperor in the city of Kyoto was Emperor Sukō. His rival, Emperor Go-Murakami, was the emperor of the Southern Court, based in Yoshino.

Key Events of the Kannō Era

Protecting Kyoto

In 1350, during the first year of the Kannō era, a powerful person named Yoshinori helped protect the important city of Kyoto. This was a time of much unrest in Japan.

The Kannō Disturbance

From 1350 to 1352, Japan faced a big conflict known as the Kannō Disturbance. This was a major armed struggle that caused a lot of trouble and fighting across the country. It was a very important event during the Nanboku-chō period.

Emperors Captured

In 1352, Emperor Go-Murakami of the Southern Court captured three former emperors: Emperor Kōgon, Emperor Kōmyō, and Sukō. They were held captive for a few years. They were finally allowed to return to Kyoto in 1357.

Kannō Era Calendar

Here is a quick look at the years covered by the Kannō era:

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• You can learn more about the Japanese calendar and its history from the National Diet Library: "The Japanese Calendar"