Ten'yō


Ten'yō was a Japanese era name after Kōji and before Kyūan. This period spanned the year from February 1144 through July 1145. The reigning emperor was Emperor Konoe.

Change of Era

February 6, 1144 Ten'yō gannen: The new era name was created to mark an event or series of events. The previous era ended and a new one commenced on March 27, 1144.

Events of the ''Ten'yō'' Era

1144 : A new era name was created because a comet was sighted in the sky in the 7th month of Ten'yō gannen.1145 : The empress Taiken-mon In, mother of former-Emperor Sutoku died.1145 : The emperor went to Iwashimizu Shrine and to the Kamo Shrines.