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Wadō 2 (和銅2) — 709 AD

Western Gregorian year

709

history Wadō 2 (和銅2)

Wadō 1 (和銅1) or Wadō 2 (和銅2)

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Year 1 of an era is often referred to as "Gannen" (元年) in historical documents.

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Overlapping years

Transition years contain months from two different eras (e.g. 1989 = Shōwa 64 / Heisei 1).

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Historical context

The Japanese era system (gengō) has been used since the 7th century — one of the longest continuously used reign-name systems in the world.

Kare-sansui zen garden, Ryōan-ji, Kyoto

Historical context

The Japanese era system (gengō) has been used since the 7th century — one of the longest continuously used reign-name systems in the world.

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Born in Wadō 2 (和銅2)

1316

years old

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Zodiac

Rooster (酉)

Zodiac year

Holiday data is only available for years 1970 and later.