Genji (元治) is a Japanese era name (年号, nengō, lit. "year name") after Bunkyū and before Keiō. This period spanned only slightly more than a single year from March 27, 1864 until May 1, 1865.[1] The reigning emperor was Kōmei-tennō (孝明天皇).
The new era name was derived from the I Ching.
Preceded by Bunkyū (文久) |
Era or nengō Genji (元治) 27 March 1864 – 30 April 1865 |
Succeeded by Keiō (慶応) |
Japanese era names (nengō) by period
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