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Ōnin War facts for kids

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Marker where the Ōnin War began

The Ōnin War (応仁の乱, Ōnin no Ran) was a civil war in Japan. It lasted 10 years, starting in 1467 and ending in 1477.

Hosokawa Katsumoto and Yamana Sōzen had a conflict that grew into a war throughout the country. The Ashikaga shogunate and some daimyo in many regions of Japan fought in this war.

The conflict was the beginning of a very long struggle to dominate all of Japan.

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  • Sengoku period 1467

    Situation in 1467. Areas loyal to or allied with Hosokawa Katsumoto in pink, areas loyal to or allied with Yamana Sōzen in light green.

  • Shinnyodō engi, vol.3 (part)

    Painting depicting a battle during the Ōnin War

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Guerra de Ōnin para niños

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