Shōan

Shōan is an era in Japanese history. This era spanned the years from April 1299 through November 1302. Preceding it was the Einin era, and following it was the Kengen era. The reigning emperors were Emperor Go-Fushimi and Emperor Go-Nijō.

Change of era

1299 Shōan 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 Einin 7. The era name is derived from the Kongzi Jiayu and combines the characters and .

Events of the ''Shōan'' era

November 1, 1299 : Chinese Chan master Yishan Yining arrived in Kamakura as a last Mongol envoy.
March 2, 1301 : In the 5th year of Go-Fushimi-tennōs reign, the emperor was forced to abdicate; and the succession was received by his cousin. Shortly thereafter, Emperor Go-Nijō is said to have acceded to the throne.
1301 : Gokenho, a Buddhist text was printed.
1302 : Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji mandala is said to have been completed.