Ōtoku facts for kids
Ōtoku (応徳) was a Japanese era name (called nengō in Japanese). It came after the Eihō era and before the Kanji era. This period lasted from February 1084 to April 1087. The emperor during this time was Emperor Shirakawa-tennō (白河天皇).
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Key Events of the Ōtoku Era
Emperor Shirakawa's Sadness
- 1084 (Ōtoku 1, 9th month): The emperor's main wife passed away. Emperor Shirakawa was very sad because of this loss.
Emperor Shirakawa Steps Down
- 1084 (Ōtoku 3, 9th month): Emperor Shirakawa announced that he wanted to give up his throne. He planned to let his son become the next emperor.
- 3 January 1084 (Ōtoku 3, 26th day of the 11th month): Emperor Shirakawa officially stepped down. He then took the special title of Daijō-tennō, which means "retired emperor."
A New Emperor Takes Over
- After Shirakawa stepped down, his son officially received the role of emperor. This process is called senso.
- Soon after, Emperor Horikawa accepted the duties and powers of the ruler. This was called sokui. Special ceremonies confirmed his new role.
Related pages
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
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