Kanpyō (era) facts for kids
Kanpyō (寛平, Kanpyō, Kanbyō, Kanpei, Kanbei) was a special name for a period of time in Japanese history. It's like how we have years, but in old Japan, they also had era names, called nengō. The Kanpyō era came after the Ninna era and before the Shōtai era.
This period started in April 889 and ended in April 898. During this time, two emperors ruled Japan: Emperor Uda and his son, Emperor Daigo.
Events of the Kanpyō Era
The Kanpyō era saw some important changes in who was leading Japan.
- 897 (Kanpyō 9, 7th month): In the ninth year of the Kanpyō era, something big happened. Emperor Uda, who had been ruling for a while, decided to step down. This is called abdication. His oldest son then took over the role of emperor. This transfer of power is known as senso.
- 897 (Kanpyō 9, 7th month): Just a few days after his father stepped down, Emperor Daigo officially became the new ruler. He accepted all the duties and powers of the emperor. This official ceremony is called sokui.
Related Pages
- Heian period
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
| Kanpyō | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 889 | 890 | 891 | 892 | 893 | 894 | 895 | 896 | 897 | 898 |
| Preceded by: Ninna |
Era or nengō: Kanpyō |
Succeeded by: Shōtai |
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