Tengi facts for kids
Tengi (pronounced Ten-gee) was a special time period in Japanese history. It was a "Japanese era" or nengō (nen-goh), which is like naming a period of years. The Tengi era started in January 1053 and finished in August 1058. It came after an era called Eishō and before an era called Kōhei. During this time, the Emperor of Japan was Emperor Go-Reizei.
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Key Events During the Tengi Era
A Comet Appears (1056)
In the year 1056, people in Japan saw something amazing in the sky. During the 7th and 8th months of the Tengi era, a bright object appeared in the east at sunrise. It looked like a star with a long tail, which people often called a "broom star." Today, we know these are comets. Seeing a comet was a very important event in ancient times.
A Warrior's Fall (1057)
The year 1057 saw a significant event in Japanese warfare. During the 9th month of the Tengi era, a powerful warrior named Abe no Yoritoki was killed. He died in battle from a stray arrow. This event was part of a larger conflict known as the Zenkunen War. This war was fought between the Minamoto clan and the Abe clan in northern Japan.
Understanding Japanese Eras
Japanese eras, or nengō, are a way to count years. Each era has a special name. This system has been used for a very long time in Japan. When an emperor changes, or a big event happens, a new era name might be chosen. The Tengi era is just one example of these historical periods.
Related Pages
External Links
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" – This link provides a historical overview of the Japanese calendar. It also includes interesting images from the library's collection.
