Tenchō facts for kids
Tenchō (天長) was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") after Kōnin and before Jōwa. This period started in January 824 and ended in January 834. The reigning emperors were Junna-tennō (淳和天皇) and Ninmyō-tennō (仁明天皇).
Events of the Tenchō era
In Tenchō 3, work on the pagoda at To-ji was begun
- 824 (Tenchō 1): This summer was entirely dry; and prayers for rain were offered by the Buddhist priest Kūkai (also known as Kōbō-Daishi). Those prayers seemed to be answered when it did rain.
- 824 (Tenchō 1, 7th month): The former-Emperor Heizei died at age 51.
- 825 (Tenchō 2, 11th month): The former-Emperor Saga celebrated his 40th birthday.
- 826 (Tenchō 3, 11th month): Kūkai advises the emperor to build a pagoda near To-ji in Kyoto.
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
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
| Tenchō | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 824 | 825 | 826 | 827 | 828 | 829 | 830 | 831 | 832 | 833 | 834 |
| Preceded by: Kōnin |
Era or nengō: Tenchō |
Succeeded by: Jōwa |
See also
In Spanish: Tenchō para niños
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