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Daiei (大永), also known as Taiei or Dai-ei, was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") after Eishō and before Kyōroku. This period started in August 1521 and ended in August 1528. During this time, the emperors were Go-Kashiwabara-tennō (後柏原天皇) and Go-Nara-tennō (後奈良天皇).

Events of the Daiei era

Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, Ryugenji Mabu Mine Shaft 001
In the 6th year of Daiei, major mining work began at Iwami Ginzan silver mine.
  • 24 January 1525 (Daiei 5, on the 1st day of the 1st month): All ceremonies in the court were suspended because of the lack of funds to support them.
  • 1526 (Daiei 6, 12th month): Shogun Ashikaga Yoshiharu invited archers from neighboring provinces to come to the capital for an archery contest.

Related pages

  • National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
Daei 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
1521 1522 1523 1524 1525 1526 1527 1528
Preceded by:
Eishō
Era or nengō:
Daiei
Succeeded by:
Kyōroku
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