Eikan
Eikan is a term with multiple references in Japanese history and culture. In historical chronology, the Eikan era (永観) was a short era name used during the Heian period, in the late 10th century. It marks a transition between other era names, and its exact dating is typically placed a few years within the 980s to the mid-980s, depending on scholarly conventions.
In religious and cultural contexts, Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji refers to a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. Located in
Eikan is also used as a personal given name in Japanese. While not among the most common
Overall, Eikan serves as a historical era designation, a landmark religious site in Kyoto, and a given