Kanji (era)

Kanji was a Japanese era name after Ōtoku and before Kahō. This period spanned the years from April 1087 through December 1094. The reigning emperor was Emperor Horikawa.

Change of era

February 6, 1087 Kanji gannen: The new era name was created to mark an event or series of events. The previous era ended and the new one commenced in Ōtoku 4, on the 7th day of the 4th month of 1087.

Events of the ''Kanji'' era

1087 : Daijō-tennō Shirakawa retired himself to Uji.1088 : The emperor paid a visit to his father's home.1088 : Shirakawa visited the temples at Mt. Hiei.January 28, 1088 : The sesshō Fujiwara Morozane was given additional honors with the further title of daijō-daijin. In this context, it matters a great deal that the mother of Emperor Horikowa, formerly the daughter of udaijin Minamoto no Akifusa, was also formerly the adopted child of Morozane.1089 : Shirakawa made a second visit to Mt. Hiei; and this time, he stayed seven days.1090 : Fujiwara Morozane was relieved of his responsibilities as sesshō and he was simultaneously named kampaku.March 26, 1094 : Morozane resigned from his position as ''kampaku.''