Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was the third shogun of the Ashikaga shogunate in Japan, who ruled from 1368 to 1394. He was a member of the Ashikaga clan and a descendant of Ashikaga Takauji, the founder of the shogunate. He was a powerful and ambitious ruler, who expanded the shogunate's territory and solidified its power.
He was also a patron of the arts, and under his rule, the cultural life of Japan flourished. He was also a patron of Zen Buddhism, and as a result, many Zen temples and gardens were built during his reign, including Tenryu-ji Temple which is considered one of the city's five great Zen temples. He also built the Kitayama culture which was a cultural movement that was characterized by the construction of large and luxurious villas in the western hills of Kyoto during the late 14th century.
He died in 1394 and was succeeded by his son Ashikaga Yoshimochi.
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