Shōan

Shōan
正安
April 1299  November 1302
The Great Bell at Engaku-ji was cast in 1301
LocationJapan
Monarch(s)Emperor Go-Fushimi (to March 1301)
Emperor Go-Nijō (from March 1301)
Chronology
Einin Kengen

Shōan (正安) is an era in Japanese history. This era spanned the years from April 1299 through November 1302. Preceding it was the Einin era, and following it was the Kengen era. The reigning emperors were Go-Fushimi-tennō (後伏見天皇) and Go-Nijō-tennō (後二条天皇).