Jōtoku facts for kids
Jōtoku (pronounced Joe-toe-koo) was a special name used for a period of time in ancient Japan. Think of it like how we have years, but in Japan, they also used "era names" called nengō. The Jōtoku era came after an era called Eichō and before Kōwa. It lasted from November 1097 to August 1099. During this time, the emperor of Japan was Emperor Horikawa.
What Happened During Jōtoku?
Key Moments in 1097
- In the first month of Jōtoku 1 (which was 1097), a very old and important person named Minamoto no Tsunenobu passed away. He was 82 years old.
- In the fourth month of Jōtoku 1, Emperor Horikawa visited a famous temple in a place called Gion.
- Later that year, in the tenth month of Jōtoku 1, the emperor also visited the home of Fujiwara no Moromichi. Fujiwara no Moromichi was a powerful leader in the government at that time.
Jōtoku Era in Our Calendar
To help you understand when the Jōtoku era happened, here's how it lines up with the calendar we use today, called the Gregorian calendar.
| Jōtoku | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
| Gregorian | 1097 | 1098 | 1099 |
Related Pages
- Heian period
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
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