*Shogun [[Ashikaga Yoshimitsu]] sends an embassy to [[Ming Dynasty]] China.
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*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]].
*Motokiyo, head of the Kanze school of [[Noh]], takes the name [[Zeami]].