Ninna
was a after Gangyo and before Kanpyo. This period started in February 885 and ended in April 889. The reigning emperors were and.
Events of the Ninna era
17 September 887 (Ninna 3,26th day of the 8th month): Emperor Koko died at the age of 57. Koko' s third son received the succession (senso). Shortly thereafter, Emperor Uda formally acceded to the throne (sokui). This was confirmed in ceremonies.
12 May 887 (Ninna 3,17th day of the 11th month): Mototsune asks Uda for permission to retire from his duties; but the emperor persuades him to continue to serve as kampaku.
887 (Ninna 4,8th month): Construction of the Buddhist temple complex at was completed; and a former disciple of Kobo-daishi was named to be the leader of the monks who lived there.
Related pages
Heian period
References
Other websites
National Diet Library," The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library' s collection
Japanese eras
885 establishments
9th-century establishments in Japan
889 disestablishments
9th-century disestablishments in Japan