Shōgen

Shōgen was a Japanese era name after Shōka and before Bun'ō. This period spanned the years from March 1259 through April 1260. The reigning emperors were Emperor Go-Fukakusa and Emperor Kameyama.

Change of era

1259 Shōgen gannen: The new era name was created to mark an event or a number of events. The years of the Shōgen era were part of a period marked by famine and epidemics; and the era name was changed in quick succession in the hope that this might bring the period to a close. The previous era ended and a new one commenced in Shōka 3.

Events

1259 : In the 14th year of Go-Fukakusa-tennōs reign, the emperor abdicated; and the succession was received by his younger brother. Shortly thereafter, Emperor Kameyama is said to have acceded to the throne.