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Eichō (永長) was a Japanese era (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") after Kahō and before Jōtoku. This period started in December 1096 and ended in November 1097. The reigning emperor was Emperor Horikawa-tennō (嘉保天皇).

Events of the Eichō Era

  • 1096 (Eichō 1): Fujiwara no Moromichi was raised to the second rank of the first class.
  • 1096 (Eichō 1): During the summer, a series of great dengaku dance performances took place in the streets and in open areas near the city. The participants were drawn from the aristocracy and from the common people.

Related pages

  • National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
Eichō 1st 2nd
Gregorian 1096 1097
Preceded by:
Kahō
Era or nengō:
Eichō
Succeeded by:
Jōtoku
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