A dispute between a high official, Hosokawa Katsumoto, and a regional lord, Yamana Sōzen, escalated into a nationwide civil war involving the Ashikaga shogunate and a number of …

The Ōnin War (1467–77) was a civil war in Japan that marked the start of a century of conflict, resulting in the rise of powerful territorial lords called daimyo and the eventual downfall of …

Mar 25, 2017 · The Onin War was a vital moment in the history of Japan. It saw the collapse of central authority and the descent of the nation into feudal clan warfare. It was even more …

Apr 3, 2025 · Japan - Onin War, Feudalism, Shogunate: During the rule of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa a general civil war broke out in the area around Kyōto, caused by economic …

Jan 8, 2019 · As one of the longest and largest wars in Japanese history, the Onin War reduced Kyoto to ashes and began the Sengoku Period.

This war, which nominally lasted from 1467 through 1477, led to the destruction of Kyoto, Japan’s capital, and according to standard narratives, ushered in a century of conflict, Japan’s Warring …

Dec 11, 2023 · The Onin War, spanning a tumultuous decade from 1467 to 1477, was marked by fierce and strategic battles primarily centered in Kyoto. It involved the Eastern and Western …

Onin War, fought from 1467 till 1477, was a civil war that broke out during the Muromachi period when the ruling Seii Taishogun (literally, "great general who subdues the barbarians") was …

Aug 22, 2015 · The Onin War (1467–77), bearing the name of the reign era when the conflict began, was brought about by economic decline, famine, and disputes over succession …

Analysis of this prophecy, coupled with an exploration of the evolution of the chronicle, allows for a new understanding of the war and the role of prophecies in shaping historical narratives of …