Kanna (era)

Kanna was a Japanese era name after Eikan and before Eien. This period spanned the years from April 985 through April 987. The reigning emperors were Emperor Kazan and Emperor Ichijō.

Change of era

January 24, 985 Kanna gannen: The new era name was created to mark an event or a number of events. The previous era ended and a new one commenced in Eikan 3, on the 27th day of the 4th month of 985.

Events of the ''Kanna'' era

986 : Kazan abdicated, and took up residence at Kazan-ji where he became a Buddhist monk. His new priestly name was Nyūkaku.August 23, 986 : Iyasada-shinnō was appointed as heir and crown prince at age 11. This followed the convention that two imperial lineages took the throne in turn, although Emperor Ichijō was in fact Iyasada's junior. He thus gained the nickname Sakasa-no moke-no kimi. When Emperor Kanzan abandoned the world for holy orders, this grandson of Kaneie ascended to the throne as Emperor Ichijō.