Shōkyō facts for kids

Shōkyō, also known as Shōkei, was a special time period in Japanese history. It was a "year name" (called nengō in Japanese) used by the Northern Court during a period when Japan had two rival imperial courts, known as the Nanboku-chō period. This era started in April 1332 and ended in April 1334.

During Shōkyō, the emperor in Kyoto was Emperor Kōgon. He was supported by the Northern Court. At the same time, his rival, Emperor Go-Daigo, was leading the Southern Court from Yoshino.

Key Events in the Shōkyō Era

• 1332 (Shōkyō 1): The name of the era was officially changed to Shōkyō. This happened in the 10th month of what was previously known as the second year of the Genkō era.
• 1332 (Shōkyō 1, 3rd month): Emperor Go-Daigo, who was the rival emperor, was sent away from the capital. He was exiled to the Oki Islands, which are located in the Sea of Japan off the coast of Izumo and Hōki provinces.
• 1333 (Shōkyō 2, 3rd month): After being exiled for a year, Emperor Go-Daigo managed to escape from the Oki Islands. This event was a big deal and led to more changes in the ongoing conflict between the two courts.

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• You can learn more about the Japanese calendar and its history from the National Diet Library's website: "The Japanese Calendar"