was a after Chōshō and before Eiji. This period spanned the years from September 1135 through July 1141. The reigning emperor was .

Change of Era

  • February 15, 1035 <!--NengoCalc 保延一年一月一日 -->: The new era name Hōen was created to mark an event or a series of events. The previous era ended and the new one commenced in Chōshō 4, on the 27th day of the 4th month of 1135.

Events of the Hōen Era

  • 1136 (Hōen 2, 3rd month): The former-Emperor Toba hosted a grand dinner party.
  • 1136 (Hōen 2, 5th month): The sadaijin Fujiwara Ieyetada died at age 75.

Notes

References

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