Shōchū (era) facts for kids

Shōchū was a special name given to a period of time in Japanese history, like how we have years today. It was called a nengō. This era lasted from December 1324 to April 1326. During this time, Emperor Go-Daigo was the ruler of Japan. The Shōchū era came after the Genkō era and before the Karyaku era.

What Happened During the Shōchū Era?

• In 1324, a powerful government official named Saionji Kinsighe passed away. He held the important title of nadaijin, which was a high-ranking position in the government.
• Also in 1324, Emperor Go-Daigo visited two important shrines: the Iwashimizu Shrine and the Kamo Shrines. These visits were significant events for the emperor.
• Later in 1324, Konoe Iehira died. He had been a kampaku, which was a chief advisor to the emperor, during the time of Emperor Hanazono.
• In 1325, Prince Koreyasu, who had once been a shogun (a military leader), passed away.
• In the same year, Ichijō Uchitsune, who had also been a kampaku, died.
• In 1326, there was a personal event for Emperor Go-Daigo when his favorite, Empress Kishi, had a false pregnancy.

Related Pages

• Kamakura period

• You can learn more about the Japanese calendar at the National Diet Library's website: "The Japanese Calendar"
• The Kyoto National Museum has information about "Treasures of Daikaku-ji" which includes a portrait of Go-Uda: Kyoto National Museum