Eishō (Muromachi period) facts for kids

Eishō (永正) was a special name for a period of time in Japanese history, also called a nengō. This era came after the Bunki era and before the Daiei era. The Eishō period started in February 1504 and lasted until August 1521. During this time, the ruler of Japan was Emperor Go-Kashiwabara.

What Happened During the Eishō Era?

The Eishō era saw several important events in Japan.

Challenges and Natural Disasters

• 1504 (Eishō 1): Japan faced a great famine. This meant there wasn't enough food for many people.
• 21 September 1510 (Eishō 7): A strong earthquake hit the Seionaikai area. It had a magnitude of 6.7 on the Richter Scale.
• 10 October 1510 (Eishō 7): Another powerful earthquake struck the Enshunada Sea. This one was even stronger, measuring 7.0 on the Richter Scale.

Important People and Battles

• 1508 (Eishō 5): Ashikaga Yoshitane, an important leader, led his troops into Kyoto, the capital city.
• 1511 (Eishō 8): Yoshida Kanetomo, a notable person from that time, passed away at the age of 77.

In the 8th year of Eishō, a battle was fought at Mount Funaoka (Funaokayama) in Kyoto.

• 16 September 1511 (Eishō 8): A significant battle took place, known as the Battle of Funaokayama.

More About This Time

• Muromachi period
• Eishō (Heian period)

You can learn more about the Japanese calendar and history at the National Diet Library's website: The Japanese Calendar.