Muromachiperiod
The Muromachi period, also known as the Ashikaga period, was a significant era in Japanese history that spanned from 1336 to 1573. It followed the Kamakura period and preceded the Azuchi-Momoyama period. This era is primarily defined by the rule of the Ashikaga shogunate, established by Ashikaga Takauji. The shogunate's authority, however, was often challenged, leading to periods of political instability and civil war, most notably the Ōnin War (1467-1477), which marked the beginning of the Sengoku period, or Warring States period.
Culturally, the Muromachi period witnessed a flourishing of arts and culture, heavily influenced by Zen Buddhism.
Economically, while the shogunate struggled with central control, trade and commerce saw growth, particularly with Ming