Jōhō facts for kids

Jōhō (承保) was a Japanese era name (also called nengō) in Japan. It means "year name." This period came after the Enkyū era and before the Jōryaku era. The Jōhō era began in August 1074 and ended in November 1077. During this time, the emperor of Japan was Emperor Shirakawa.

Key Events of the Jōhō Era

Important Happenings in 1074

• 1074 (Jōhō 1, 1st month): Minamoto no Takakune was an important person in the Japanese court. He decided to retire from his duties. After retiring, he spent his time writing a book about the history of Japan.

• March 7, 1074 (Jōhō 1, 7th day of the 2nd month): Fujiwara Yorimichi passed away at 83 years old. He was a very powerful leader in Japan. His sister, who was once married to Emperor Ichijo, also died at 87 years old.

• October 25, 1074 (Jōhō 1, 3rd day of the 10th month): Empress Jōtō-mon In died. She was 87 years old.

Learn More

• Heian period: This was a long period in Japanese history. The Jōhō era was part of it.
• You can learn more about the Japanese calendar. The National Diet Library has a website called "The Japanese Calendar" [1]. It shows a historical overview and pictures from their collection.