# Ashikaga Yoshimitsu - Shōgun

URL: https://history-japan.com/rulers/ashikaga-yoshimitsu
Reign: 1368 – 1394
Dynasty: Ashikaga clan
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashikaga_Yoshimitsu

Yoshimitsu strengthened the shogunate and helped bring the rival imperial courts together in 1392. He remained influential after retiring.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Ashikaga Takauji](https://history-japan.com/rulers/ashikaga-takauji)
- Succeeded by: [Ashikaga Yoshimasa](https://history-japan.com/rulers/ashikaga-yoshimasa)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1392 - [The imperial courts reunite](https://history-japan.com/timeline/1392-the-imperial-courts-reunite)