Kan'en
was a Japanese [era name] after and before. This period spanned the years from July 1748 to October 1751. The reigning emperor was Emperor Momozono of Japan.
Change of era
- 1748 : The era name was changed to to mark the enthronement of Emperor Momozono. The previous era ended and the new era commenced in 5, on the 12th day of the 7th month.
Events of the era
- 1748 : The first performance of the eleven-act puppet play , depicting the classic story of samurai revenge, the 1702 vendetta of the Forty-seven rōnin.
- 1748 : Ambassadors from Korea and from the Ryukyu Islands were received at court in Heian-kyō.
- October 7, 1749 : A terrific storm of wind and rain strikes Kyoto; and the keep of Nijō Castle is burnt after it was struck by lightning.