Kanna (era) facts for kids
Kanna (寛和 ) was a Japanese era name (年号, , nengō,, lit. "year name") after Eikan and before Eien. This period spanned the years from April 985 through April 987. The reigning emperors were En'yu-tennō (円融天皇 ) and Ichijō-tennō (一条天皇 ).
Events of the Kanna era
- 986 (Kanna 2, 6th month): Kazan abdicated, and then he took up residence at Kazan-ji where he became a Buddhist monk. The succession (senso) was received by the Crown Prince. Soon after, Emperor Ichijō's new role as emperor was confirmed by ceremonies (sokui).
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Referenctes
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
| Kanna | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| 985 | 986 | 987 |
| Preceded by: ''Eikan |
Era or nengō: Kanna |
Succeeded by: Eien |
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