Shuchō facts for kids

Shuchō (朱鳥), also known as Suchō or Akamitori, was a special way the Japanese counted years, called a nengō (年号), or "era name." This era was very short, lasting only a few months in the year 686. During this time, the rulers of Japan were Emperor Temmu and later Empress Jitō.

What Was the Shuchō Era?

The Shuchō era began in 686. It was started by Emperor Temmu, who was the ruler of Japan at that time. However, this era lasted for only a short period. It ended just a few months later, after Emperor Temmu passed away.

The Shuchō era finished when Empress Jitō officially became the new ruler of Japan. She took over after Emperor Temmu's death.

Important Events During Shuchō

• 686 (Shuchō 1, 9th day of the 9th month): Emperor Temmu died. This was a very important event that led to the end of the Shuchō era.
• 686 (Shuchō 1): After Emperor Temmu's death, a prince named Ōtsu no Ōji tried to become the new emperor. However, his attempt was not successful.
• 686: After Emperor Temmu's passing, his wife, who would become Empress Jitō, took on the role of ruler. Her position as the new monarch was officially confirmed in special ceremonies.

Understanding Japanese Eras

In ancient Japan, they used a system of "era names" (nengō) to mark periods of time. This was different from how emperors ruled, which was called an "Imperial reign."

The Shuchō era was a very brief period. It came after the time known as the Temmu period (673–686), which was the reign of Emperor Temmu. After Shuchō ended, the next period was the Jitō period (686–697), named after Empress Jitō.

Related Information

• Asuka period: This was a time in Japanese history when the Shuchō era took place.

See also

In Spanish: Shuchō para niños