, also romanized as Kanki, was a after Antei and before Joei. This period spanned the years from March 1229 to April 1232. The reigning emperor was .

Change of era

  • 1229 : The era name was changed to mark an event or a number of events. The previous era ended and a new one commenced in Antei 3.

Events of the Kangi era

  • 1230 (Kangi 2, 12th month): Kujō Yoritsune is married to the daughter of Minamoto no Yoriie. She is 15 years older than he is.
  • 1231 (Kangi 3, 2nd month): Yoritsune is raised to the second rank of the 4th class in the dōjō kuge.

Notes

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