Shōdō, Kōmei

Shōdō and Kōmei are historical Japanese-era names (nengō) used to mark specific periods in Japan's imperial history. The Shōdō era lasted from 1180 to 1185, a time associated with political and military consolidation under the Kamakura shogunate. Kōmei refers to an era name used during the late 19th century, specifically from 1865 to 1868, coinciding with the reign of Emperor Kōmei, a period marked by efforts to modernize Japan and navigate political upheaval leading up to the Meiji Restoration. These era names serve as chronological markers and reflect significant historical or imperial events of their respective times.