Jishō


Jishō was a Japanese era name after Angen and before Yōwa. This period spanned the years from August 1177 through July 1181. The reigning emperors were Emperor Takakura and Emperor Antoku.

Change of era

1177 Jishō 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 Angen 3, on the 4th day of the 8th month of 1177.

Events of the ''Jishō'' era

1177 : A great fire in the capital was spread by high winds; and the palace was reduced to cinders.1178 : Emperor Takakura's consort, Tokuko, gives birth to an infant who will become Emperor Antoku.1180 : Emperor Takakura abdicates.1180 : In the 12th year of Takakura-tennōs reign, the emperor was forced to abdicate; and the succession was received by his infant son, the grandson of Taira Kiyomori.1180 : Emperor Antoku's is said to have acceded to the throne on the day of his coronation ceremony.1180 : Former-Emperor Go-Shirakawa-in, former-emperor Takakura-in and Emperor Antoku leave Kyoto for Fukuhara, which is near modern-day Kōbe, Hyōgo.1180 : The capital is moved back to Kyoto from Fukuhara.1180 : A devastating whirlwind causes havoc in Heian-kyō, the capital.1181 : Emperor Takakura dies.1181 : Battle of Sunomata-gawa