Change of Era
- 1390, also called Meitoku gannen (明徳元年?): The new era name was created to mark an event or series of events. The previous era ended and the new one commenced after Kōō 2, 15th day of the 1st month.
In the initial years of this time frame, Genchū (1384–1392) was the Southern Court equivalent nengō.
In 1392, the two rival courts were said to be reunited in the era of Meitoku. Genchū 9 became Meitoku 3 when the two courts were reconciled.
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