Kanna (era) facts for kids
Kanna (寛和) was a special name for a period of time in Japanese history. These time periods are called nengō or "year names." The Kanna era came after the Eikan era and before the Eien era. It lasted from April 985 to April 987. During this time, two emperors ruled Japan: Emperor En'yu and Emperor Ichijō.
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Important Events of the Kanna Era
Emperor Kazan Steps Down
In 986, during the Kanna era (specifically, the 6th month of Kanna 2), something big happened. Emperor Kazan decided to step down from his role as emperor. This is called abdication. After he abdicated, he moved to a place called Kazan-ji. There, he became a Buddhist monk, which means he dedicated his life to religious practices.
Emperor Ichijō Takes the Throne
After Emperor Kazan stepped down, the next person in line to become emperor was the Crown Prince. He officially received the senso, which is the right to become the new ruler. Soon after, Emperor Ichijō's new role as emperor was made official. This happened through special ceremonies called sokui. These ceremonies confirmed his position as the new leader of Japan.
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References
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
