Tenmei famine (1782-1787)
A major historical famine during the Tenmei era, often referenced in discussions of Edo-period history.
The Tenmei famine is considered one of the three great famines of the Edo period.
The era name (1781-1789) during which the famine occurred; 天明の飢饉 specifically refers to the famine event.
From the era name 天明 (Tenmei, 1781-1789) and 飢饉 (famine).