Kangen

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Kangen (寛元) was a Japanese era after Ninji and before Hoji that spanned from 1243 to 1247. Reigning emperors were Emperor Go-Saga and Emperor Go-Fukakusa.

[edit] In music

Kangen is also a Japanese word used for instrumental gagaku music.

Kangen 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Gregorian 1243 1244 1245 1246 1247
Preceded by:
Ninji
Japanese era name Succeeded by:
Hoji
In other languages