Shōka facts for kids
Shōka (正嘉) was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") after Kōgen and before Shōgen. This period started in March 1257 and ended in March 1259. The reigning emperor was Go-Fukakusa-tennō (後深草天皇).
Events of the Shōka era
- 1257 (Shōka 1): A major epidemic was reported in this year.
Related pages
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
Shōka | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
---|---|---|---|
1257 | 1258 | 1259 |
Preceded by: Kōgen |
Era or nengō: Shōka |
Succeeded by: Shōgen |
Images for kids
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Arrangement of the Saga Go-ryū in front of a hanging scroll in a tokonoma. The branch to the right shows the silhouette of Mount Fuji
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