Kōchō

Kōchō was a Japanese era name after Bun'ō and before Bun'ei. This period spanned the years from February 1261 to February 1264. The reigning emperor was Emperor Kameyama.

Change of era

Kōchō gannen; 1261: 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 Bun'ō 2. The era name comes from The Political Program of the Zhenguan Period and combines the characters and .

Events of the '' Kōchō'' era

June 11, 1261 : Nichiren was exiled to Itō in the Izu Province.March 19, 1262 : Shinran passes away at the age of 90April 1, 1263 : Nichiren was pardoned.