Kōhō facts for kids
Kōhō (康保) was a special name for a period of time in Japanese history. It's like how we have years today, but in ancient Japan, they also used "era names" called nengō. The Kōhō era came after an era called Ōwa and before Anna. It lasted from July 964 to August 968. During this time, two emperors ruled Japan: Emperor Murakami and Emperor Reizei.
What Happened During the Kōhō Era?
- 964 (Kōhō 1): A sad event happened this year. The Empress Fujiwara no Ansi passed away. Soon after, her younger sister and the emperor's older brother also died. Emperor Murakami was very sad because of these losses.
- 965 (Kōhō 2): Fujiwara no Akihira died at the age of 68. He was an important official called the Minister of the Right (udaijin) in the Imperial court. This was a high-ranking job in the government.
- 965 (Kōhō 2): The emperor celebrated his 40th birthday. This was an important milestone at the time.
- July 5, 967 (Kōhō 4): Emperor Murakami died when he was 42 years old.
Related Pages
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
| Kōhō | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 964 | 965 | 966 | 967 | 968 |
| Preceded by: Ōwa |
Era or nengō: Kōhō |
Succeeded by: Anna |
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