826 in Japan

Events in the year 826 in Japan.

Events

 * Kōbō-Daishi counsels the emperor to build a pagoda near To-ji in Kyoto.
 * In September of this year, Kazusa, Hitachi, and Kōzuke Provinces were designated shinnō ningoku (親王任国), and he assumed the role of governor of all three.

Incumbents

 * Monarch: Junna

Births

 * January 22 – Emperor Montoku (died 858)