was a after Ken'ei and before Kenryaku. This period spanned the years from October 1207 through March 1211. The reigning emperors were and .

Change of era

  • 1207 ; 1207: The new era name was created to mark an event or a number of events. The previous era ended and a new one commenced in Ken'ei 2, on the 25th day of the 10th month of 1207.

Events of the Jōgen era

  • 1208 (Jōgen 2, 6th month): The emperor went to the Kumano Sanzan Shrine.
  • 1210 (Jōgen 4, 5th month): The emperor returned to the Kumano Shrine.
  • 1210 (Jōgen 4, 6th month): The emperor accepted Hideyasu, prince of Kazusa, as part of the court.

Notes

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