preToyotomi
preToyotomi refers to the period in Japanese history and culture that predates the rule of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who was a prominent daimyo and unifier of Japan in the late 16th century. This era encompasses the late Muromachi period (approximately 1336–1573), a time characterized by political fragmentation, military conflict, and social upheaval following the Ashikaga shogunate's decline.
During the preToyotomi period, Japan was divided among numerous feudal domains controlled by various regional lords
Culturally, this period saw advancements in arts, tea ceremonies, and architecture, laying the groundwork for the
The preToyotomi era ended with Oda Nobunaga's assassination in 1582, after which his successor, Toyotomi Hideyoshi,
Overall, the preToyotomi period was a formative phase in Japan’s history, setting the stage for political unification,