826 in Japan explained

Events in the year 826 in Japan.

Events

• Kōbō-Daishi counsels the emperor to build a pagoda near To-ji in Kyoto.
• In September of this year, Kazusa, Hitachi, and Kōzuke Provinces were designated, and he assumed the role of governor of all three.

Incumbents

• Monarch

Junna

Births

• January 22 – Emperor Montoku (died 858)