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Stone foundations and wooded surroundings at the ruins of Azuchi Castle.

Sengoku Period

The Sengoku period describes Japan’s age of competing regional powers, conventionally beginning with the Ōnin War and ending through a gradual process of unification.

Map of Japan marking prominent imperial residences and government seats

Historic Capitals of Japan

Japan’s historic capitals include planned court cities and later centers of warrior government, whose political roles did not always coincide.