The Muromachi period in Japanese history lasted from 1337 to 1573. It marks the reign of the Ashikaga shogunate, which was established after Ashikaga Takauji became the first Muromachi shogun. The period saw the Nanbaku-cho period from 1337 to 1392 and the Sengoku period of civil war from 1465 until the end of the Muromachi era. Portuguese traders arrived at the end of the period, introducing Western influence through trade of items like firearms and glassware in exchange for Japanese gold and silver.

1. Muromachi
Period
By Connor Angus and Harry

2. History of Muromachi Period
 The Muromachi period is a division of Japanese history.
 It started in 1337 and ended in 1573.
 It marks the reign of the government of the Muromachi or
Ashikaga shogunate.
 The First Shogun was Ashikaga Takauji of the Muromachi.
 The period ended when the last Shogun, Ashikaga Yoshiaki,
was driven out of Kyoto in 1573.
Ashikaga Takauji (1338)

3. Periods of Muromachi
 Earlier years of the Muromachi were 1337 to 1392. This stage
is known as the Nanbaku-cho or Northern and Southern
Court Period.
 The other known period is the Sengoka period or Warving
States period is from 1465 to the end of the Muromachi
period.
Geisha Girls in the
Nanbaku-Cho
Period.

4. Western Influence
 Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive at the end of
the Muromachi period.
 Other Europeans, such as the Spanish and Dutch, arrived in
the early 17th century.
 The Muromachi people studied European civilization.
 This opened their economy to Europe.
 Many things were traded with the Europeans such as
firearms, glassware, clocks, tobacco and other European
products.
 The Japanese traded rare items, such as Gold and Silver.
Muromachi Samurai Sword

5. Muromachi Samurais (1538)
Kyoto, where Muromachi people lived.
Ancient Japanese from the Muromachi period
going on a trading trip.
Muromachi Coin used for trade with
the Europeans.