1170s in Japan

Japanese era from April 1171 to July 1175

Japanese era from April 1169 to April 1171

was a after Angen and before Yōwa. This period spanned the years from August 1177 through July 1181. The reigning emperors were and .

was a after Jōan and before Jishō. This period spanned the years from July 1175 through August 1177. The reigning emperor was .

The is a Japanese rekishi-monogatari (historical tale) written in the late Heian period. It is also called the or the .