Jōō (承応), alternatively romanized as Jō-ō or Shōō, was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") after Keian and before Meireki. This period started in September 1652 and ended in April 1655.[1] During this time, the emperors were Go-Kōmyō-tennō (後光明天皇)[2] and Go-Sai-tennō (後西天皇).[3]
Events of the Jōō era
3 October 1653 (Jōō 2, 12th day of the 8th month): Fire destroyed a large part of the Imperial palace and nearby temples.[4]
18 August 1654 (Jōō 3, 6th day of the 7th month): Buddhist priest Ingen arrived at Nagasaki from China.[4]
30 October 1654 (Jōō 3, 20th day of the 9th month): Emperor Go-Kōmyō died.[5]
♯The Northern pretenders did not recognize the Genkō era. Gentoku was used in the Northern Court until 1332. ₪The Shōkyō era was recognized only by the Northern pretenders, not by the Southern Court. ‡ Upon reunification of the Northern and Southern Courts in 1392, Genchū was discontinued. Meitoku was used until 1394.