was a after Kashō and before Saikō. This period started in April 851 and ended in November 854. During this time, the emperor was .
Events of the Ninju era
852 (Ninju 2, 2nd month): A broom star was seen in the west.
853 (Ninju 3, 2nd month): The emperor visited the home of Fujiwara Yoshifusa, who was the grandfather of his designated heir.
853 (Ninju 3, 5th month): Asama Shrine in Suruga province is given national ranking in the lists of shrines and temples.
Related pages
Heian period
References
Other websites
National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection