The Japan TimesJul 16, 2023
As Kyoto tore itself apart, Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa busied himself with art in his sanctuary. His indifference may have birthed today's Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/16/national/history/japans-nero-shogun-dabbled-art-kyoto-burned/?utm_content=bufferc2b33&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #history #history #kyoto #donaldkeene #ashikagayoshimasa #ginkakuji #oninwar #oninera
Japan’s Nero? The shogun who dabbled in art while Kyoto burned

As Kyoto tore itself apart, Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa busied himself with art in his sanctuary. His indifference may have birthed today's Japan.

The Japan Times