Chōhō (era) facts for kids

Chōhō (長保) was a special name for a period of time in Japan. It's like how we have years, but in old Japan, they also had "era names" called nengō (年号).

The Chōhō era came after an era called Chōtoku and before an era called Kankō. This period started in January 999 and ended in July 1004. The emperor ruling Japan during this time was Emperor Ichijō.

What Happened During the Chōhō Era?

Important Events from 999 to 1004

• 999 (Chōhō 1, 11th month): A daughter of a powerful leader named Fujiwara no Michinaga became a wife of Emperor Ichijō. This was important because it connected a powerful family to the emperor.
• 1001 (Chōhō 3, 11th month): The main palace where the emperor lived was sadly destroyed by a big fire.
• 1001 (Chōhō 3, 12th month): The mother of Emperor Ichijō, who was also the wife of the previous emperor, Emperor En'yū, passed away.

Learn More About This Time

• If you want to know more about the history of Japan during this period, you can read about the Heian period.
• You can also find more information about the Japanese calendar and historical events at the National Diet Library website: "The Japanese Calendar".