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Period December 1844 – February 1848 | ||
Kōka (弘化) was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, literally "year name") after Tenpō and before Kaei. This period spanned the years from December 1844 through February 1848. The reigning emperors were Ninkō-tennō (仁孝天皇) and Kōmei-tennō (孝明天皇).
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Change of era
The nengo was not changed concurrent with the accession of Emperor Komei; instead, the Kōka era was retained until about a year after the new emperor was enthroned.
Events of the Kōka era
During these years, Hiroshige began making a series of prints showing beautiful women in contexts of famous places.
References
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