Shōji (era) facts for kids

Shōji (pronounced Shoh-jee) was a special time period in Japanese history, like how we have years today. It was a "year name" or nengō (pronounced nen-goh). This era came after a period called Kenkyū and before another one called Kennin.

The Shōji era started in April 1199 and ended in February 1201. During this time, the ruler of Japan was Emperor Tsuchimikado, who was a young emperor.

Key Events During the Shōji Era

This era saw some important appointments for powerful people in Japan.

Important Appointments in 1199

• January 29, 1199 (which was the 12th day of the 2nd month in the Shōji 2 year): A powerful leader named Oyama Tomomasa was given two important jobs. He became the governor of Harima Province, which was a region in Japan. He also became the governor of Kyoto, which was a very important city at the time. A governor was like a manager of a region or city.

Important Appointments in 1200

• 1200 (in the 10th month of Shōji 2): Another powerful figure, Hōjō Tokimasa, was given a new title. He became the daimyo (pronounced dye-myoh) of Ōmi Province. A daimyo was a powerful feudal lord who ruled over a large area of land.

Related Information

• Kamakura period: The Shōji era was part of a larger historical period in Japan called the Kamakura period. This was a time when military leaders had a lot of power.

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