Bunkyu
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Bunkyū (文久) was a Japanese era after Man'en and before Genji and spanned from February 19 (?), 1861 to March 27, 1864. The reigning emperor was Kōmei.
[edit] Change of era
Due to a belief in Chinese Astrology that the 58th year of any zodiacal cycle brings great changes, on February 19, Man'en 2, the era became Bunkyū (roughly "literate story"??), that year being the 58th year of its zodiacal cycle.
| Preceded by: Man'en |
Japanese era February 19, 1861–March 27, 1864 |
Succeeded by: Genji |
