770s in Japan

was a after Jingo-keiun and before ''Ten'ō''. This period spanned the years from October 770 through January 781. The reigning emperor was .

was a after Tenpyō-jingo and before Hōki. This period spanned the years from August 767 through October 770. The reigning empress was . This was the same woman who had reigned previously as the former .