Keiō (Japanese: 慶応) was a Japanese era after Genji and before Meiji, spanning from 7 April 1865 to 8 September 1868 (in the Gregorian calendar, from 1 May 1865 to 23 October 1868). The reigning emperors were Komei and Meiji. Keio University was named after this era name. Japanese era name (年号, nengō, lit. ... This article is about the Japanese era named Genji. ... History of Japan Paleolithic Jomon Yayoi Yamato period ---Kofun period ---Asuka period Nara period Heian period Kamakura period Muromachi period Azuchi-Momoyama period ---Nanban period Edo period Meiji period Taisho period Showa period ---Japanese expansionism ---Occupied Japan ---Post-Occupation Japan Heisei The Meiji period (Japanese: Meiji Jidai 明治時代 ) (1868–1912... April 7 is the 97th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (98th in leap years). ... 1865 is a common year starting on Sunday. ... September 8 is the 251st day of the year (252nd in leap years). ... 1868 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The Gregorian calendar is the calendar that is used nearly everywhere in the world. ... May 1 is the 121st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (122nd in leap years). ... October 23 is the 296th day of the year (297th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 69 days remaining. ... Emperor Kōmei of Japan Emperor Kōmei (孝明天皇) (July 22, 1831 - January 30, 1867) was the 121st imperial ruler of Japan. ... Emperor Mutsuhito Mutsuhito or Mitsuhito (睦仁), the Meiji Emperor (明治天皇, literally wise ruling heaven emperor) (3 November 1852–30 July 1912) was the 122nd Emperor of Japan. ... Keio University(library,Mita campus) Keio University (慶應義塾大学 Keiō Gijuku Daigaku) is Japans oldest and one of its most prestigious institutions of higher education. ...

Change of Era

Due to the rebellion at Hamaguri Gate, on May 1, Genji 2 (1865), the era was changed to Keiō (roughly "Jubilant answer"?) The rebellion at the Hamaguri Gate (蛤御門の変 Hamagurigomon no Hen) of the Imperial Palace in Kyōto took place on July 18, 1864 and reflected the discontent of pro-imperial and anti-alien groups. ... May 1 is the 121st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (122nd in leap years). ...

Important Events during the Keiō Era

• Keiō 2 Goryōkaku completed

Keio	1st	2nd	3rd	4th
Gregorian	1865	1866	1867	1868

Keio (京王) is also short for Tokyo's Keio Electric Railway Company. The Keio Electric Railway (京王電鉄 Keio Dentetsu) is a private railway in Tokyo, Japan. ...

Keio Flying Squadron or Keio Yuugekitai is also the name of a video game series released on the Sega Mega CD Sega CD, Sega Saturn, and Sony Playstation consoles: Keio Flying Squadron Video Game Series. Rami Nana-Hikari, the main character of the series. ...