,ōō alternatively romanized as Jō-ō or Shōō, was a after Keian and before Meireki. This period started in September 1652 and ended in April 1655. During this time, the emperors were and .
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. 18 August 1654 (Jōō 3, 6th day of the 7th month): Buddhist priest Ingen arrived at Nagasaki from China. 30 October 1654 (Jōō 3, 20th day of the 9th month): Emperor Go-Kōmyō died.
Related pages
Edo period
Jōō (Kamakura period)
References
Other websites
National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection Sennyuji Temple Museum, Funeral ceremonies for Emperor Go-Kōmyō Imperial Household website, Emperor Go-Kōmyō's mausoleum (misasagii)