Tenpyō-shōhō

was a  after Tenpyō-kanpō and before Tenpyō-hōji.  This period started in July 749 and ended in August 757.  The reigning monarchs were  and .

Tenpyō-shōhō means "Heavenly Peace and Victorious Treasure".

Events of the Tenpyō-shōhō era
 749 (Tenpyō-shōhō 1): Emperor Shōmu abdicated, and his daughter receives the succession (senso).  Soon after, Empress Kōken's role as monarch is confirmed by ceremonies (sokui).
 752 (Tenpyō-shōhō 4, 4th month): The Eye-opening Ceremony celebrating the completion of the Great Buddha is held at Tōdai-ji in Nara.
 5 September 750 (Tenpyō-shōhō 2, 1st day of the 8th month): In the 10th year of Kōken's reign, the empress abdicated; and succession (senso) was received by her adopted son.  Emperor Junnin's new position is confirmed by ceremonies (sokui).
 756 (Tenpyō-shōhō 2, 5th month): Former-Emperor Shōmu died at age 56.

Related pages 
 Nara period

References

 Other websites
 National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection

Tenpyō-shōhō1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th  749  750  751  752  753 754  755 756  757
Preceded by:Tenpyō-kanpōEra or nengō:Tenpyō-shōhōSucceeded by:Tenpyō-hōji

Category:Japanese eras
Category:8th-century establishments in Japan
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