was a after Ninpei and before Hōgen. This period started in October 1151 and ended in April 1154. The reigning emperors were and .
Events of the Kyūju era
1154 (Kyūju 1, 8th month): Fujiwara no Saneyoshi was named Grand General of the Left.
22 August 1155 (Kyūju 2, 23rd day of the 7th month): In the 14th year of Konoe's reign, the emperor died.
23 August 1155 (Kyūju 2, 24th day of the 7th month): The succession (senso) was received by a younger brother who would become known as Emperor Go-Shirakawa. This was confirmed by ceremonies.
Related pages
Heian period
References
Other websites
National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection