Keichō

Keichō (慶長) was a Japanese era name (年号, nengō, "year name") after Bunroku and before Genna.

This period spanned from October 1596 to July 1615.

[1][2] The reigning emperors were Go-Yōzei-tennō (後陽成天皇) and Go-Mizunoo-tennō (後水尾天皇).

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Trading pass issued in the name of Ieyasu Tokugawa, dated August 24, 1609 ( Keichō 14, 25th day of the 6th month ).
Temple bell at Hōkō-ji .
Inscription on bell at Hokoji in Kyoto