In 1394, Yoshimitsu gave up his shogunal title in favor of his young son, and Yoshimochi was formally confirmed in his office as
Sei-i Taishōgun. In 1398, during the sixth year of the reign of King
Taejo of Joseon, a diplomatic mission was sent to Japan.
Pak Ton-ji and his retinue arrived in Kyoto in 1398 (
Ōei 5, 8th month). Shogun Yoshimochi presented the envoy with a formal diplomatic letter; and presents were given for the envoy to convey to the Joseon court. In 1408, Yoshimochi came into his own as a
shōgun. The next year
Ashikaga Mochiuji became
Kantō kubō. In 1411, Yoshimochi broke off relations with Ming China.
Emperor Go-Komatsu abdicated in 1413, therefore
Emperor Shōkō ascended to the throne in repudiation of an agreement. This resulted in renewed hostility between the shogunate and supporters of the
Southern Court. Yoshimochi followed his father's example by formally ceding his powers to a young son, who became the fifth
Shōgun Ashikaga Yoshikazu, who was then 18. == Family ==