Chōtoku

Chōtoku was a Japanese era name after Shōryaku and before Chōhō. This period spanned the years from February 995 through January 999. The reigning emperor was Emperor Ichijō.

Change of era

995 Chōtoku gannen: The new era name was created to mark an event or a number of events. The previous era ended and a new one commenced in Shōryaku 6, on 22 February 995.

Events of the ''Chōtoku'' era

995 : Fujiwara no Michinaga is given the office of Udaijin.996 : Michinaga become Sadaijin; and Fujiwara no Akimitsu is named Udaijin.