Ōhō

Ōhō was a Japanese [era name] after Eiryaku and before Chōkan. This period spanned the years from September 1161 through March 1163. The reigning emperor was Emperor Nijo.

Change of era

January 28, 1161 Ōhō 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 Eiryaku 2, on the 4th day of the 9th month of 1161.

Events of the ''Ōhō'' era

1161 : The emperor visited Kasuga Shrine and other shrines which were situated just outside the boundaries of the capital city.July 31, 1162 : Fujiwara no Tadazane died.