Kyōwa facts for kids
Kyōwa (享和 ) was a Japanese era name (年号, , nengō,, lit. "year name") after Kansei and before Bunka. This period started in February 1801 and ended in February 1804. During this time, the emperor was Kōkaku-tennō (光格天皇 ).
Events of the Kyōwa era
- 9 December 1802 (Kyōwa 2, 15th day of the 11th month): Earthquake in northwest Honshū and Sado Province (Latitude: 37.700/Longitude: 138.300), 6.6 magnitude on the Richter scale.
- 28 December 1802 (Kyōwa 2, 4th day of the 12th month): Earthquake on Sado Island (Latitude: 38.000/Longitude: 138.000).
Related pages
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
| Kyōwa | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1801 | 1802 | 1803 | 1804 |
| Preceded by: Kansei |
Era or nengō: Kyōwa |
Succeeded by: Bunka |
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