Ashikaga Yoshimochi

Reign: 1395 – 1423
Life: 1386–1428

Succession and rule In 1394, Yoshimitsu gave up his shogunal title in favor of his young son, and Yoshimochi was formally confirmed in his office as Sei-i Taishōgun . Yoshimochi exercised unfettered power as shōgun only after his father died in 1408. Pak Ton-ji and his retinue arrived in Kyoto in 1398 ( Ōei 5, 8th month ). Shogun Yoshimochi presented the envoy with a formal diplomatic letter; and presents were given for the envoy to convey to the Joseon court. In 1408, Yoshimochi came into his own as a shōgun . The next year Ashikaga Mochiuji became Kantō kubō .

During Ashikaga Yoshimochi's reign, John I of Portugal ruled Portugal, Manuel II Palaiologos ruled Rome, and Charles VI of France ruled France.

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A History of Japan to 1334 by George Sansom

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