Kōhō

Kōhō was a Japanese era name after Ōwa and before Anna. This period spanned the years from July 964 through August 968. The reigning emperors were Emperor Murakami and Emperor Reizei.

Change of era

February 16, 964 Kōhō gannen: The new era name was created to mark an event or series of events. The previous era ended and the new one commenced in Ōwa 4, on the 10th day of the 7th month of 964.

Events of the ''Kōhō'' era

964 : The Empress Fujiwara no Ansi died. The empress' younger sister married the emperor's older brother, Shigeakira-shinnō; and shortly afterwards, he died. Then his wife also died. In his grief, the emperor neglected his duty to care for the government.965 : The udaijin Fujiwara no Akihira died at the age of 68.965 : The emperor celebrated his 40th birthday.July 5, 967 : The emperor died at age 42 years, having reigned 21 years in total.