The Muromachi period --
the heyday of the samurai, the
Muromachi period was one of near
constant civil war. Feudal Lord's known
as daimyo consolidated their power in
local fiefdoms. Peasant rebellions
and piracy were common. Nevertheless,
trade flourished. The movement
of armies required daimyo to build
roads, while improved communications
gave birth to many merchants and artisan
guilds. Trade with China grew,
and in 1543 Portugal began trading
with Japan.
This period of time
included the West
introducing firearms
and Christianity. Noh
theater and the tea
ceremony were founded,
and Kyoto's most famous
temples were built in this
period (1336 - 1568 C.E.).
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