1740s in Japan

empress regnant of Japan (1740-1813)

emperor of Japan (1720-1750)

was a after and before . This period spanned the years from July 1748 to October 1751. The reigning emperor was .

Japanese historical era

was a , also known as Kampō, after Genbun and before Enkyō. This period spanned the years from February 1741 through February 1744. The reigning emperor was . thumb | right | alt=A traditional Japanese portrait painting depicts Emperor Sakuramachi dressed in elaborate, formal court attire. The person wears a voluminous, patterned kimono with a geometric diamond motif in shades of blue and green, lined with red fabric visible at the sleeves and collar. The kimono's wide sleeves and layered structure are characteristic of aristocratic garments from historical Japan. The figure sits cross-legged

was a after Kyōhō and before Kanpō. This period spanned the years from April 1736 through February 1741. The reigning emperor was .