Jōwa (Muromachi period) facts for kids
Jōwa (貞和) was a Japanese era name (年号, nengō, literally, year name) of the Northern Court during the Nanboku-chō period after Kōei and before Kannō. This period started in October 1345 and ended in February 1350. The pretenders in Kyoto were Emperor Kōmyō (光明天皇, Kōmyō-tennō) and Emperor Sukō (崇光天皇, Sukō Tennō). Their Southern Court rival in Yoshino was Emperor Go-Murakami (後村上天皇, Go-Murakami-tennō).
Events of the Jōwa era
- 1346 (Jōwa 2, 2nd month): Takatsukasa Morohira was relieved of his duties as Chancellor (kampaku); and he was replaced by Nijō Yoshimoto.
- 1347 (Jōwa 3, 9th month): Nijō Yoshimoto was demoted; and he was given the role of Minister of the Left (sadaijin).
- 2 December 1348 (Jōwa 4, 16th day of the 11th month): Former-Emperor Hanazono died.
- 1349 (Jōwa 5): Go-Murakami fled to A'no.
- 1349 (Jōwa 5): Ashikaga Motouji was appointed Kamakura Kanrei
Southern Court nengō
Related pages
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
| Jōwa | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1345 | 1346 | 1347 | 1348 | 1349 | 1350 |
| Preceded by: Kōei |
Northern Court nengō: Jōwa |
Succeeded by: Kannō |
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