Kankō
was a after Choho and before Chowa. This period started in July 1004 and ended in December 1012. The reigning emperors were and .
Events of the Kanko Era
17 March 1008 (Kanko 5, 8th day of the 2nd month): The former-Emperor Kazan died at the age of 41.
16 July 1011 (Kanko 8, 13th day of the 6th month): In the 5th year of Emperor Ichijo's reign, he abdicated; and the succession (senso) was received by his cousin. Soon after, Emperor Sanjo's role as monarch was confirmed in ceremonies (sokui).
25 July 1011 (Kanko 8, 22nd day of the 6th month ): Former-Emperor Ichijo died at the age of 32.
21 November 1011 (Kanko 8, 24th day of the 10th month): Former-Emperor Reizei died at age 62.
Related pages
Heian period
References
Other websites
National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
Japanese eras