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Kanpō (寛保) was aJapanese era name (年号,nengō, lit. "year name"), also known asKampō, afterGenbun and beforeEnkyō. This period spanned the years from February 1741 through February 1744.^[1] The reigning emperor wasSakuramachi-tennō (桜町天皇).^[2]

• 1741Kanpō gannen (寛保元年): Based on the belief inChinese astrology that the 58th year of the sexagenary cycle brings changes, the era name was changed toKanpō (meaning "Keeping Lenient and Generous"). The previous era ended and the new one commenced inGenbun 6, on the 27th day of the 2nd month.

• 1742 (Kanpō 2): A comet was seen in the sky.^[3]
• 1742 (Kanpō 2, 8th month): Persistent heavy rains create floods throughout the country, with noteworthy devastation inMusashi province,Kōzuke province,Shimotsuke province, andShinano province. InHeian-kyō, theSanjo Bridge is washed away in this destructive storm cycle.^[4]
• 1743 (Kanpō 3, 11th month): A comet was sighted in the night sky;^[3] and this comet is likely to have been what is today identified asC/1743 X1 (De-Cheseaux).^[5]

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• National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar"-- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection

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