1401

Ôei 8 (応永八年)

Timeline of 1401

Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu sends an embassy to Ming Dynasty China, headed by priest Soa and Hakata merchant Koetomi. They bring with them a conciliatory memorial to the emperor, and numerous gifts including horses, fans, gold, screens, paper, swords, armor, and inkstone cases. The mission is successful, returning the following year.
Motokiyo, head of the Kanze school of Noh, takes the name Zeami.

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