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was a after Chōroku
and before Bunshō
. This period spanned from December 1460 through February 1466. The reigning emperors were and .
died in 1433, Go-Hanazono held only a title. Although he may have been identified as the formal head of the Daïri
or the Imperial "government", the fact-of-the-matter was that any real authority in the court was wielded by his "retired" uncle. During these years, Go-Komatsu exercised indirect powers in a uniquely Japanese a practice known as cloistered rule
. After Komatsu's death, Go-Hanazono enjoyed 30 years of direct imperial rule; and after he did step down from the Chrysanthemum Throne
, Go-Hanozano intended that the conventional pattern of indirect government by cloistered emperors would be resumed.
After Go-Hanazono gave up the throne, there were no further abdications until 1586 (Tenshō 14), when Emperor Ōgimachi
gave over the reins of government to a grandson who would come to be known as Emperor Go-Yōzei
. The dearth of abdications is attributable to the disturbed state of the country and to the fact that there was neither any dwelling in which an ex-emperor could live nor any excess funds in the treasury to support him. In this instance, the former emperor lived another seven years after he descended from the throne. At age 52, Go-Hanazono died on January 18, 1471 (Bunmei
3, 12th month).
Choroku
was a after Kōshō and before Kanshō. This period spanned the years from September 1457 through December 1460. The reigning emperor was .-Change of era:* 1457 : The era name was changed to mark an event or a number of events...
and before Bunshō
Bunsho
was a after Kanshō and before Ōnin. The period spanned the years February 1466 through March 1467. The reigning emperor during this period was .-Change of era:* 1466 : The era name was changed to mark an event or a number of events...
. This period spanned from December 1460 through February 1466. The reigning emperors were and .
Change of era
- 1460 : The era name was changed to mark an event or a number of events. The old era ended and a new one commenced in Chōroku 4.
Events of the Kanshō era
Until former-Emperor Go-KomatsuEmperor Go-Komatsu
Emperor Go-Komatsu was the 100th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He is officially considered a pretender from May 24, 1382 to October 21, 1392, when Emperor Go-Kameyama abdicated...
died in 1433, Go-Hanazono held only a title. Although he may have been identified as the formal head of the Daïri
Dairi
Dairi may refer to:* The building in which the Japanese Imperial family resided , the women of the Imperial family , the Imperial court of Japan, or an indirect way of referring to the Emperor himself....
or the Imperial "government", the fact-of-the-matter was that any real authority in the court was wielded by his "retired" uncle. During these years, Go-Komatsu exercised indirect powers in a uniquely Japanese a practice known as cloistered rule
Cloistered rule
The Insei system , or cloistered rule, was a specific form of government in Japan during the Heian period. In this bifurcated system, an Emperor abdicated, but he retained power and influence. The emperors who withdrew to live in monasteries continued to act in ways which were intended to...
. After Komatsu's death, Go-Hanazono enjoyed 30 years of direct imperial rule; and after he did step down from the Chrysanthemum Throne
Chrysanthemum Throne
The is the English term used to identify the throne of the Emperor of Japan. The term can refer to very specific seating, such as the takamikura throne in the Shishin-den at Kyoto Imperial Palace....
, Go-Hanozano intended that the conventional pattern of indirect government by cloistered emperors would be resumed.
- August 21, 1464 (Kanshō 5, 19th day of the 7th month): Go-Hanazono resigned his throne in favor of his son, would be known as Emperor Go-Tsuchimikado.
After Go-Hanazono gave up the throne, there were no further abdications until 1586 (Tenshō 14), when Emperor Ōgimachi
Emperor Ogimachi
Emperor Ōgimachi was the 106th Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from October 27, 1557 to December 17, 1586, corresponding to the transition between the Warring States Era and the Azuchi-Momoyama period...
gave over the reins of government to a grandson who would come to be known as Emperor Go-Yōzei
Emperor Go-Yozei
was the 107th Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.Go-Yōzei's reign spanned the years from 1586 through 1611, corresponding to the transition between the Azuchi-Momoyama period and the Edo period....
. The dearth of abdications is attributable to the disturbed state of the country and to the fact that there was neither any dwelling in which an ex-emperor could live nor any excess funds in the treasury to support him. In this instance, the former emperor lived another seven years after he descended from the throne. At age 52, Go-Hanazono died on January 18, 1471 (Bunmei
Bunmei
was a after Ōnin and before Chōkyō. This period spanned the years from April 1469 through July 1487. The reigning emperor was .-Change of era:* 1469 : The era name was changed to mark an event or a number of events...
3, 12th month).
External links
- National Diet LibraryNational Diet LibraryThe is the only national library in Japan. It was established in 1948 for the purpose of assisting members of the in researching matters of public policy. The library is similar in purpose and scope to the U.S...
, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
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| Gregorian Gregorian calendar The Gregorian calendar, also known as the Western calendar, or Christian calendar, is the internationally accepted civil calendar. It was introduced by Pope Gregory XIII, after whom the calendar was named, by a decree signed on 24 February 1582, a papal bull known by its opening words Inter... |
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Preceded by: Chōroku Choroku was a after Kōshō and before Kanshō. This period spanned the years from September 1457 through December 1460. The reigning emperor was .-Change of era:* 1457 : The era name was changed to mark an event or a number of events... |
Era or nengō Japanese era name The Japanese era calendar scheme is a common calendar scheme used in Japan, which identifies a year by the combination of the and the year number within the era... : Kanshō Kansho was a after Chōroku and before Bunshō. This period spanned from December 1460 through February 1466. The reigning emperors were and .-Change of era:* 1460 : The era name was changed to mark an event or a number of events... |
Succeeded by: Bunshō Bunsho was a after Kanshō and before Ōnin. The period spanned the years February 1466 through March 1467. The reigning emperor during this period was .-Change of era:* 1466 : The era name was changed to mark an event or a number of events... |