Chōshō
Chōshō was a Japanese era name after Tenshō and before Hōen. This period spanned the years from August 1132 through November 1135. The reigning emperor was Emperor Sutoku of Japan.
Change of Era
January 20, 1132 Chōshō gannen: The new era name was created to mark an event or series of events. The previous era ended and the new one commenced in Tenshō 2, on the 11th day of the 8th month of 1132.Events of the ''Chōshō'' Era
1132 : Fujiwara no Tadasane received a sign of the emperor's favor.1132 : The former-Emperor Toba decided to build himself a palace; and Taira-no Tadamori was placed in charge of its construction. When the project was completed, Tadamori was rewarded by being named governor of the island of Tsushima. Tadamori was a descendant of Emperor Kanmu.1132 : Emperor Sutoku made a pilgrimage to Mount Kōya.August 1, 1133 : Former-Emperor Toba had Fujiwara no Kanezane's daughter brought to his palace as his consort.1133 : Kanezane's daughter—Toba's consort—is advanced to the position of empress, but she bore no Imperial sons.1134 : The Emperor visited the Kasuga Shrine.1134 : Sutoku visited the Hiyoshi Taisha.1134 : The Emperor visited the Iwashimizu Shrine.1134 : Sutoku visited the Kamo Shrines.This era was known as a time of famine.