was a after Genkō and before Karyaku. This period spanned the years from December 1324 to April 1326. The reigning Emperor was .

Change of era

  • 1324 : The new era name was created to mark an event or series of events. The previous era ended and the new one commenced in Genkō 4.

Events of the Shōchū era

  • 1324 (Shōchū 1, 1st month): The nadaijin Saionji Kinsighe died at age 41.
  • 1324 (Shōchū 1, 3rd month): The emperor visited the Iwashimizu Shrine.
  • 1324 (Shōchū 1, 6th month): The former-Emperor Go-Uda died at age 58.

Notes

References

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