980s in Japan

was a after Kanna and before Eiso. This period spanned the years from April 987 through August 988. The reigning emperor was .

was a after Tengen and before Kanna. This period spanned the years from April 983 through April 985. The reigning emperors were and .

Japanese era spanning from August 988 through November 990

Japanese era from 978 to 983

Japanese era name