Chōwa

Chōwa was a Japanese era name after Kankō and before Kannin. This period spanned the years from December 1012 through April 1017. The reigning emperors were Emperor Sanjō and Emperor Go-Ichijo.

Change of era

1012 Chōwa 1: The era name was changed to mark Emperor Sanjō's accession in the previous year. The previous era ended and a new one commenced in Kankō 9, on the 25th day of the 12th month of 1012.

Events of the ''Chōwa'' era

1012 : Emperor Sanjō marries a daughter of kampaku Fujiwara no Michinaga.1016 : A great fire broke out in the Imperial palace; and it was reduced to cinders.March 10, 1016 : In the 5th year of Emperor Sanjō's reign, he abdicated; and the succession was received by a cousin. Shortly thereafter, Emperor Go-Ichijō is said to have acceded to the throne.