What is "genko"

Genkō (元弘) was a Japanese era name (年号, nengō, lit. year name) of the Southern Court during the Era of Northern and Southern Courts after Gentoku and before Kemmu. This period spanned the years from August 1331 through January 1334. Reigning Emperors were Emperor Go-Daigo-Tennō (後醍醐天皇) in the south and Emperor Kōgon-Tennō (光厳天皇) in the north.

was a after Gen'ō and before Shōchū. This period spanned the years from February 1321 to December 1324. The reigning Emperor was .

Genkō may refer to:

• Genkō (first) , Japanese historical era from 1321 to 1324
• Genkō (second) , Japanese historical era from 1331 to 1334
• Genkō, Japanese name for Mongol invasions of Japan of 1274 and 1281