Eikan facts for kids
Eikan (永観) was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") after Tengen and before Kanna. This period started in April 983 and ended in April 985. The reigning emperors were En'yu-tennō (円融天皇) and Kazan-tennō (花山天皇).
Events of the Eikan era
- 6 October, 983 (Eikan 1, 27th day of the 8th month): In the 15th year of Emperor En'yu's reign, he abdicated; and the succession (senso) was received by a nephew. Soon after, Emperor Kazan's new role as emperor was confirmed by ceremonies (sokui).
- 983 (Eikan 1, 8th month): Chōnen, the Buddhist monk of the Tendai school embarked on a voyage to China accompanied by 5 or 6 desciples.
Related pages
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
| Eikan | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| 983 | 984 | 985 |
| Preceded by: Tengen |
Era or nengō: Eikan |
Succeeded by: Kanna |
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