Bunji (era)

Japanese era from August 1185 to April 1190
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Bunji (文治) was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") after Genryaku and before Kenkyū. This period started in August 1185 and ended in April 1190.[1] The reigning emperor was Go-Toba-tennō (後鳥羽天皇).[2]

Events of the Bunji era

  • 22 December 1185 (Bunji 1, 29th day of the 11th month): The court formally approves the shogonate government at Kamakura in the Kantō region.[3]
  • 1186 (Bunji 2, 4th month): Go-Shirakawa visits the widow of Emperor Takakura (Kenrei-mon In) at her humble retreat in Ohara.[3]

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Preceded by:
Genryaku
Era or nengō:
Bunji
Succeeded by:
Kenkyū