Kenchō facts for kids
Kenchō (建長) was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") after Hōji and before Kōgen. This period started in March 1249 and ended in October 1256. The reigning emperor was Go-Fukakusa-tennō (後深草天皇).
Events of the Kenchō era
- 1252 (Kenchō 2): Great Buddha of Kamakura was put in place at Kōtoku-in.
- 1253 (Kenchō 5): Kenchō-ji founded.
Related pages
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
| Kenchō | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1249 | 1250 | 1251 | 1252 | 1253 | 1254 | 1255 | 1256 |
| Preceded by: Hōji |
Era or nengō: Kenchō |
Succeeded by: Kōgen |
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