Kōnin (era)

was a  after Daidō and before Tenchō.  This period started in September 810  and ended in January 824. During this time, the emperors were  and .

 Events of the Kōnin era 
 812 (Kōnin 3):  Official commentary on the Nihongi was written.
 820 (Kōnin 3):  Legal code was re-written in 50 volumes, including all laws since 701.
 822 (Kōnin 13): Death of the monk Saichō, who was the founder of the  sect of Buddhism in Japan
 30 May 823 (Kōnin 14, 17th day of the 4th month): In the 14th year of Emperor Saga's reign, he abdicated.  The succession (senso) was received by a his younger brother.  Soon after, Emperor Junna 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 2011-12-27.

This era is part of Kōnin-jōgan, which is a historical period from 810 to 877.  The importance of Buddhism and the arts was notable during this time.

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:DaidōEra or nengō:KōninSucceeded by:Tenchō

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