Ten'ō facts for kids

Ten'ō (天応) was a special name for a period of time in Japanese history, like how we have years today. It's called a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō). The Ten'ō era came after an era called Hōki and before an era called Enryaku. This time period lasted from January 781 to August 782. During these years, the ruler of Japan was Emperor Kammu-tennō (桓武天皇).

Important Events During the Ten'ō Era

Emperor Kammu, who became emperor in the first year of Ten'ō.

• December 22, 781 (which was the 3rd day of the 12th month in Ten'ō 1): The previous ruler, Emperor Kōnin, decided to step down from his role. This is called abdicating.
• After Emperor Kōnin stepped down, his son took over as the new emperor. This process of taking over the throne is called succession (or senso).
• Soon after, Emperor Kammu officially accepted his new job as the ruler of Japan. This formal acceptance of the emperor's duties and powers is known as sokui. This important event was made official with special ceremonies.

Related Topics

• Nara period: This was a time in Japanese history that included the Ten'ō era.
• National Diet Library: You can find more information about the Japanese calendar and history on their website. Learn more about the Japanese calendar

See also

In Spanish: Ten'ō para niños