Gennin


Gennin was a Japanese era name after Jōō and before Karoku. This period spanned the years from November 1224 to April 1225. The reigning emperor was Emperor Go-Horikawa.

Change of era

1224 Gennin gannen: The era name was changed to mark an event or a number of events. The previous era ended and a new one commenced in Jōō 3.

Events of the ''Gennin'' Era

1224 : Kyogyoshinsho was believed to have been composed in 1224; and this is also considered the year in which Jōdo Shinshū was founded.