Ten'en facts for kids
Ten'en (天延) was a special name for a period of time in Japanese history, like how we have years today. These periods are called "Japanese eras" or nengō. The Ten'en era came after an era called Tenroku and before Jōgen. It lasted from December 973 to July 976. During this time, the emperor of Japan was Emperor En'yu.
Important Events During Ten'en
- May 28, 973 (Ten'en 1): A big fire started near the Imperial Palace. It burned down over 300 houses. Because of this, guards around the Emperor's home were doubled to keep him safe.
- 974 (Ten'en 2): Fujiwara no Kanemichi became a very important official called daijō-daijin. This was a top job in the emperor's government. He was even allowed to travel to the court in a special carriage.
- 974 (Ten'en 2): The emperor received a gift of horses from Korea. This showed good relations between the two places.
- 975 (Ten'en 3): People saw a comet in the night sky.
Ten'en Era Years
| Era Year | Calendar Year |
|---|---|
| Ten'en 1 | 973 |
| Ten'en 2 | 974 |
| Ten'en 3 | 975 |
| Ten'en 4 | 976 |
Related Topics
More Information
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
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