Kōgen facts for kids

Kōgen was a special name for a period of time in Japanese history. It's like how we have years today, but back then, emperors would give names to different time periods. The Kōgen era came after the Kenchō era and before the Shōka era. It lasted from October 1256 to March 1257. During this short time, Emperor Go-Fukakusa was the ruler of Japan.

Key Events During the Kōgen Era

Important Leaders Who Passed Away

During the Kōgen era, two important leaders passed away. These events were significant for the time.

• September 1, 1256: A powerful leader named Kujō Yoritsune died. He was 39 years old. He was also known as Fujiwara Yoritsune. He had been an important figure in the government.

• October 14, 1256: Kujō Yoritsune's son, Kujō Yoritsugu, also died. He was only 18 years old. Yoritsugu had followed his father as the Kamakura shogun. A shogun was a military ruler of Japan during this period.

Learn More About This Period

• Kamakura period