1588

Tenshô 16 (天正十六年)

Timeline of 1588

• 1588/4/14 Emperor Goyôzei visits Jurakudai.
• 1588/5/14 The Higo Rebellion・occurs; Toyotomi Hideyoshi orders Sasa Narimasa to commit suicide as a result.
• 1588/7/8 Hideyoshi orders a great 'Sword Hunt' across Japan; also issues a Piracy Control Edict.
• 1588/8/22 Hideyoshi sends envoys to Hôjô Ujimasa requesting his presence in the capital and offers the implicit promise of a confirmation of Hôjô holdings in the Kantô.

Other Events of 1588

• Hideyoshi issues a ban on piracy.

Births and Deaths

• Hon'ami Kôetsu is born (d. 1637).

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