Eien facts for kids
Eien (永延) was a Japanese era (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") after Kanna and before Eiso. This period started in April 987 and ended in August 988. The reigning emperor was Ichijō-tennō (一条天皇).
Events of Eian era
- 987 (Eien 1, 10th month): The emperor visited the home of Fujiwara no Kaneie.
- 987 (Eien 1, 11th month): The emperor visited Iwashimizu Hachiman-gū.
- 987 (Eien 1, 12th month): The emperor visited the Kamo Shrine.
- 988 (Eien 2, 11th month): The emperor visited the home of Kaneie on his 60th birthday.
Related pages
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
| Eien | 1st | 2nd |
|---|---|---|
| 987 | 988 |
| Preceded by: Kanna |
Era or nengō: Eien |
Succeeded by: Eiso |
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