Chōkyō

Chōkyō (長享) was a Japanese era name (年号, nengō, lit. year name) after Bunmei and before Entoku. This period started in July 1487 and ended in August 1489.[1] During this time, the emperor was Go-Tsuchimikado-tennō (後土御門天皇).[2]

Events of the Chōkyō era

In the 2nd year of Chōkyō, construction work at Ryōan-ji was started.
  • 1487 (Chōkyō 1, 8th month): Shogun Ashikaga Yoshihisa led a large army against the daimyo of southern Ōmi Province.[3]
  • 1488 (Chōkyō 2): Ryōan-ji is built by Hosokawa Katsumoto.[4]

References

  1. Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Chōkyō" in Japan encyclopedia, p. 121.
  2. Nussbaum, "Go-Tsuchimikado Tennō," p. 265; Titsingh, Isaac. (1834). Annales des empereurs du Japon, pp. 352-361.
  3. Titsingh, p. 361.
  4. Asian Historical Architecture, "Ryōan-ji Temple - 竜安寺 (built 1488 onward)"; retrieved 2012-4-27.

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Preceded by:
Bunmei
Era or nengō:
Chōkyō
Succeeded by:
Entoku