Tenpō famine (1833-1836)
A major famine during the Tenpō era, caused by crop failures and cold weather, leading to widespread starvation and social unrest.
The Tenpō famine was one of the large-scale famines that occurred in the late Edo period.
Named after the Tenpō era (天保, 1830-1844) in which it occurred, combined with 飢饉 (famine).