Tag: Emperor Go-Murakami

A House Divided

Season 8, Episode 7: A House Divided
A latter-day depiction of Ashikaga Tadayoshi, painted by Katsukawa Shuntei. Public Domain.
The “kao” (signature) of Ashikaga Tadayoshi. Public Domain.
A painting (artist unknown) of Muso Soseki, a Zen Buddhist Monk who, due to his friendly relations toward both courts, often served as a go-between for negotiations. Public Domain.

A Nation Divided

Season 8, Episode 6: A Nation Divided
A portrait of Emperor Go-Murakami of the Southern Court. Public Domain.
A drawing of Kitabatake Chikafusa made many years later by Kikuchi Yosai. Public Domain.
A depiction of Prince Kanenaga, who managed to organize the loyalists in Kyushu with the help of pirates. Public Domain.
A panel painting depicting Kusunoki Masatsura’s last stand at the battle of Shijonawate. Painted by Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Public Domain.