Justin Hebert Jan 9, 2023
The Onin War Part II: The Fire Spreads
As the Onin War continued to ravage the capital, it sparked regional conflicts and forced the Shugo-daimyo and peasants to fend for themselves amid the civil war. When the war was over, the political power of the Shogunate reached an all-time
https://ahistoryofjapan.com/2023/01/09/the-onin-war-part-ii-the-fire-spreads/
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The Onin War Part II: The Fire Spreads

As the Onin War continued to ravage the capital, it sparked regional conflicts and forced the Shugo-daimyo and peasants to fend for themselves amid the civil war. When the war was over, the politic…

A History of Japan
Justin Hebert Dec 22, 2022
The Onin War, Part I – A Family Dispute
Ashikaga Yoshimasa wanted to retire from the office of Shogun, so he chose his brother Yoshimi to be his successor. In 1465, however, his wife gave birth to a son. As two powerful clans each threw their weight behind a different candidate, war becam
https://ahistoryofjapan.com/2022/12/22/the-onin-war-part-i-a-family-dispute/
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The Onin War, Part I – A Family Dispute

Ashikaga Yoshimasa wanted to retire from the office of Shogun, so he chose his brother Yoshimi to be his successor. In 1465, however, his wife gave birth to a son. As two powerful clans each threw …

A History of Japan
Justin Hebert Dec 19, 2022
The Rising Tide
After Yoshimitsu, the Ashikaga Shoguns would all try their hand at keeping the powerful shugo-daimyo clans in line. Ashikaga Yoshinori went to extreme lengths to dominate them, but paid the ultimate price.
https://ahistoryofjapan.com/2022/12/19/the-rising-tide/
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The Rising Tide

After Yoshimitsu, the Ashikaga Shoguns would all try their hand at keeping the powerful shugo-daimyo clans in line. Ashikaga Yoshinori went to extreme lengths to dominate them, but paid the ultimat…

A History of Japan
Justin Hebert Dec 15, 2022
The Pax Ashikaga
In the closing years of the reign of Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, the Shogun would continue to reach ever higher for honors and titles which were usually reserved for sovereigns. He would also continue to refine Japan's aesthetic tastes by patronizing Noh performances.
https://ahistoryofjapan.com/2022/12/15/the-pax-ashikaga/
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The Pax Ashikaga

In the closing years of the reign of Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, the Shogun would continue to reach ever higher for honors and titles which were usually reserved for sovereigns. He would also continue to …

A History of Japan
Justin Hebert Dec 12, 2022
The Joseon Dynasty
As the Yuan Dynasty fled China, two factions emerged in the Korean government - one which supported Yuan restoration and one which acknowledged the new Ming Dynasty. As a result, the Goryeo Dynasty collapsed and in its place arose the Joseon Dynasty.
https://ahistoryofjapan.com/2022/12/12/the-joseon-dynasty/
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The Joseon Dynasty

As the Yuan Dynasty fled China, two factions emerged in the Korean government – one which supported Yuan restoration and one which acknowledged the new Ming Dynasty. As a result, the Goryeo D…

A History of Japan
Justin Hebert Dec 8, 2022

The Rise of the Ming Dynasty
As the Yuan Dynasty lost ground against rebel uprisings, a leader of the Red Turbans would eliminate his rivals until finally driving the Yuan out of Khanbaliq and founding the Ming Dynasty.

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https://ahistoryofjapan.com/2022/12/08/the-rise-of-the-ming-dynasty/
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The Rise of the Ming Dynasty

As the Yuan Dynasty lost ground against rebel uprisings, a leader of the Red Turbans would eliminate his rivals until finally driving the Yuan out of Khanbaliq and founding the Ming Dynasty. #Histo…

A History of Japan
Justin Hebert Dec 5, 2022

The Fall of the Mongols
After Kublai Khan's death, the Yuan Dynasty was divided by two rival factions - one who wanted total Mongol traditional rule and one who preferred Confucian government. The economic turmoil caused by these feuding parties gave rise, in part, to the Red Turban Rebellion.

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https://ahistoryofjapan.com/2022/12/05/the-fall-of-the-mongols/
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The Fall of the Mongols

After Kublai Khan’s death, the Yuan Dynasty was divided by two rival factions – one who wanted total Mongol traditional rule and one who preferred Confucian government. The economic tur…

A History of Japan
Justin Hebert Dec 1, 2022

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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https://ahistoryofjapan.com/2022/12/01/shikata-ga-nai/
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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 simila…

A History of Japan
Justin Hebert Nov 28, 2022
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
https://ahistoryofjapan.com/2022/11/28/a-nation-somewhat-united/
#EarlyMuromachi #Season8 #AshikagaYoshimitsu #EmperorGo-Kameyama #History #ImagawaSadayo #Japan #KantoKubo #Kyushu #MuromachiPeriod #Nanboku-cho #Ryoshun
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 Ba…

A History of Japan