Tentoku facts for kids

Tentoku (天徳) was a special time period in Japan called a Japanese era name (or nengō). Think of it like a way to count years, but instead of just numbers, they used a special name for a few years. The Tentoku era came after the Tenryaku era and before the Ōwa era. It started in October 957 and finished in February 961. During this time, the emperor was Murakami-tennō (村上天皇).

Key Events During the Tentoku Era

Important Moments in Japanese History

• 957 (Tentoku 1, 4th month): The emperor celebrated the 50th birthday of Fujiwara Morosuke. He was a very important person in the government at that time.
• 958 (Tentoku 2, 3rd month): Fujiwara Saneyori, another powerful leader, was given a special honor. He was allowed to travel by cart, which was a big deal for important people back then!
• 16 October 960 (Tentoku 4, 23rd day of the 9th month): A sad event happened when the Imperial palace, where the emperor lived, burned down.

Want to Learn More?

• Heian period: This was a long period in Japanese history, and the Tentoku era was a part of it.
• You can also learn more about the Japanese calendar and history from the National Diet Library's website: "The Japanese Calendar".