was a after Jōō and before Karoku. This period spanned the years from November 1224 to April 1225. The reigning emperor was .

Change of era

  • 1224 : The era name was changed to mark an event or a number of events. The previous era ended and a new one commenced in Jōō 3.

Events of the Gennin Era

  • 1224 (Gennin 1): Kyogyoshinsho was believed to have been composed in 1224; and this is also considered the year in which Jōdo Shinshū was founded.

Notes

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