Ashikaga Period 1336 - 1603 CE The Ashikaga period saw the first steps in the establishment of modern commercial, transportation, and urban networks. Even though there was great civil unrest during this time, the period experienced great cultural growth, particularly under the influence of Zen Buddhism which was introduced a thousand years earlier. (apr 2, 1336 – jan 2, 1603)
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apr 2, 1336
jan 2, 1603
~ 266 years