Bunka

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For the embroidery technique, see Bunka shishu.

Bunka (Japanese: 文化) was a Japanese era after Kyōwa and before Bunsei and spanned from 11 February 1804 to 22 April 1818. The reigning emperors were Kōkaku and Ninkō.

[edit] Change of era

Due to the start of a new cycle of the Chinese zodiac, on the 11th day of the 2nd month (old calendar) of Kyōwa, the era was changed to Bunka ("Culture" or "Civilization")

Bunka	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	10th	11th	12th	13th	14th	15th
Gregorian	1804	1805	1806	1807	1808	1809	1810	1811	1812	1813	1814	1815	1816	1817	1818

Preceded by: Kyōwa

Japanese era name

Succeeded by: Bunsei