Kyūan facts for kids

Kyūan, also known as Kyū-an, was a special name for a period of time in Japanese history. These periods are called nengō in Japanese. The Kyūan era came after the Ten'yō era and before the Ninpei era. This time period lasted from July 1145 to January 1151. The emperor who ruled during this era was Emperor Konoe.

Important Events of the Kyūan Era

Key Happenings During Kyūan

• 1145 (Kyūan 1, 8th month): Taiken-mon In passed away. She was the mother of a past emperor, Emperor Sutoku.

• 1146 (Kyūan 2, 2nd month): Emperor Konoe visited the home of Emperor Toba, who had ruled before him.

• 1146 (Kyūan 2, 12th month): Emperor Konoe celebrated the 58th birthday of Fujiwara no Tadamichi, an important leader.

• 1148 (Kyūan 4, 6th month): A big fire destroyed the emperor's palace in Heian-kyō, which is now known as Kyoto.

• 1150 (Kyūan 6, 1st month): Emperor Konoe married Fujiwara-no Tokoku. She became his first empress, called kōgū.

• 1150 (Kyūan 6, 3rd month): Emperor Konoe also married a second wife. This bride became his chūgyo, which means second empress.

• 1150 (Kyūan 6, 12th month): Minamoto no Yoshikane became the leader of the Ashikaga clan in Shimotsuke province.

Related Pages

• Heian period

• National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection