Kyōwa

Kyōwa was a Japanese era name after Kansei and before Bunka. This period spanned the years from February 1801 through February 1804. The reigning emperor was Emperor Kokaku of Japan.

Change of era

February 5, 1801 : a new era name was created because of the belief that the 58th year of every cycle of the Chinese zodiac brings great changes. The previous era ended and a new one commenced in Kansei 13.

The new era name was drawn from an hortatory aphorism: "Follow Heaven and take your destiny, unite all people and perfect your righteousness".

Events of the ''Kyōwa'' era

December 9, 1802 : Earthquake in northwest Honshū and Sado Island, 6.6 magnitude on the Richter Scale.
December 28, 1802 : Earthquake on Sado Island.