Kashō (early Heian period)

For the "Kashō" era which started in 1106 -- sometimes romanized as "Kajō", see Kashō (late Heian period).

 was a , also known as Kajō,  after Jōwa and before Ninju.  This period started in June 848 and ended in April 851.  During this time, the emperors were  and .

Events of the 9th century Kashō era
 18 February 848 (Kashō 1, 10th day of the 1st month): Fujiwara Yoshifusa (904-872) was given an important office in the court.  Yoshifusa's daughter became Emperor Montoku's wife and the mother of Emperor Seiwa.
 848 (Kashō 1, 6th month): A rare white tortoise was discovered in Bungo Province.  The tortoise was understood as a sign of good luck.
 849 (Kashō 2, 4th month): An ambassador from Baekje was received at court.
 849 (Kashō 2, 10th month): Nimmyo's his 40th birthday was an event.
 849 (Kashō 2, 11th month): The emperor toured the capital in a grand parade.
 850 (Kashō 3, 1st month): The emperor made an official visit to the home of his mother.
 May 6, 850 (Kashō 3, 21st day of the 3rd month):  Emperor Ninmyō died at age 41. The succession (senso) was received by his eldest son.  Soon after, Emperor Montoku accepted the monarch's role and duties and powers (sokui). This was confirmed in ceremonies.Varley, p. 44; a distinct act of senso is unrecognized prior to Emperor Tenji; and all sovereigns except Jitō, Yōzei, Go-Toba, and Fushimi have senso and sokui in the same year until the reign of Emperor Go-Murakami. Compare Imperial Household Agency (Kunaichō),  Ceremony of Accession (Sokui-no-Rei); retrieved 2011-12-29.
 850 (Kashō 3, 5th month): Tachibana no Kachiko died. She was the widow of Emperor Saga and the mother of Emperor Ninmyō and the grandmother of Emperor Montoku. She founded a  Buddhist temple called  which evolved into  which exists today.

Related pages
 Heian period

 References 

 Other websites 
 National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection

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Preceded by:JōwaEra or nengō:KashōSucceeded by:Ninju

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