Keiō Explained

was a after Genji and before Meiji. The period spanned the years from May 1865 to October 1868. The reigning emperors were and .

Change of era

Events of the Keiō era

Keio University

Keio University, which was initially established in 1858 (Ansei 5), seven years before the beginning of the Keiō era, is named after this era. This is the oldest existing institution of higher learning in Japan.

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Notes and References

  1. Ponsonby-Fane's published nengō would have this be 4 January rather than 6 January.