Tag: Ashikaga Yoshimitsu

Shikata Ga Nai

December 1, 2022 justin-david-hebert Early Muromachi, Season 8 Comments Off on Shikata Ga Nai

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu retires… or does he? The Ouchi clan seizes its moment but faces off against the Shogun’s private army – the Hokoshu. We also explore the differences and similarities between the Muromachi Bakufu and the Kamakura Shogunate.

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A Nation Somewhat United

November 28, 2022 justin-david-hebert Early Muromachi, Season 8 Comments Off on A Nation Somewhat United

The reign of Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was remarkable for many reasons, including the conclusion of the Nanboku-cho period. As the Southern Court finally capitulates, however, they soon learn that the Bakufu has no intention of enforcing their end of the peace treaty.

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