Kengen

Kengen was a Japanese era name after Shōan and before Kagen. This period spanned the years from November 1302 through August 1303. The reigning emperor was Emperor Go-Nijō.

Change of era

1302 Kengen 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 Shōan 4. The era name is derived from the I Ching and combines the characters and .

Events of the ''Kengen'' era

1302 :Emperor Go-Nijo visited the home of retired Emperor Kameyama.1302 : Major repairs and reconstruction at Yakushi-ji.