Tokuji


Tokuji was a Japanese era name after Kagen and before Enkyō. This period spanned the years from December 1306 through October 1308. The reigning emperor was Emperor Go-Nijō.

Change of era

  • 1306 Tokuji gannen: The new era name was created to timestamp events or series of events. The previous era ended and the new one commenced in Kagen 4. The era name is derived from the Zuo Zhuan and combines the characters and .

    Events of the ''Tokuji'' era

  • 1308 : In the 8th year of Go-Nijo-tennōs reign, the emperor died at the young age of 24; and the succession was received by his cousin. Shortly thereafter, Emperor Hanazono is said to have acceded to the throne.
  • 1308 : The nengō was changed to Enkyō with the accession of Emperor Hanazono.