During the time of the Ashikaga bakufu, a new national culture, called Muromachi culture, emerged from the bakufu headquarters in Kyoto to reach all levels of society, strongly influenced by Zen Buddhism.

Jun 21, 2019 · The Muromachi Period (Muromachi Jidai, 1333-1573 CE) refers to the period of Japanese medieval history when the Ashikaga shogun capital was located in the Muromachi area of …

The Muromachi period, in Japanese history, was the period of the Ashikaga shogunate (1338–1573). It was named for a district in Kyōto, where the first Ashikaga shogun, Takauji, established his …

Oct 1, 2002 · The era when members of the Ashikaga family occupied the position of shogun is known as the Muromachi period, named after the district in Kyoto where their headquarters were located.

The Muromachi period also included the Sengoku (“the age of the country at war”), a period of warfare and chaos in the aftermath of the Ōnin war (1467-1477), triggered by rivalry between provincial …

Sep 24, 2025 · The Muromachi Period, spanning from 1336 to 1573, represents a pivotal era in Japanese history characterized by political fragmentation, cultural renaissance, and the emergence …

Jun 9, 2002 · Two imperial courts existed in Japan for over 50 years: the Southern and Northern courts. They fought many battles against each other.

The Muromachi period, also known as the Ashikaga period, was a time of political turmoil and social change in Japan. It began in 1336 when Ashikaga Takauji overthrew the Kamakura shogunate and …

The years of the Ashikaga shogunate are called the Muromachi period. [2] The name comes from the district of Kyoto in which this series of shoguns had an official home.

Jul 14, 2025 · The Muromachi Period (1336 – 1573), also known as the Ashikaga Period, corresponds to the rule of the Ashikaga shogunate, starting when Takauji Ashikaga (pictured right) seized control of …