Emperor Ankan (安閑天皇) was the 27th imperial ruler of Japan. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor or to his reign, but he is believed to have ruled the country during the early 6th century CE.
According to Kojiki Ankan was the elder son of the Emperor Keitai. When Ankan was 66 years old, Keitai abdicated in favor of him. four years later, he died. No significant event was recorded during his reign.
