Shōryaku

Shōryaku was a Japanese era name after Eiso and before Chōtoku. This period spanned the years from November 990 through February 995. The reigning emperor was Emperor Ichijō.

Change of era

990 Shōryaku 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 Eiso 3, on the 7th day of the 11th month of 990.

Events of the ''Shōryaku'' era

March 1, 991 : The former-Emperor En'yū died at the age of 33.992 : Nara Governor Kujō Kanetoshi constructed a new temple complex named Shoryaku-ji in response to an Imperial edict.