The 8th Shogun, Yoshimasa ASHIKAGA, was not interested in politics, but focused on promoting culture; he collected and enjoyed things imported from China such as pictures and tea-related items eagerly.
8代将軍足利義政は政治を省みなかったが、文化の振興には力を入れ、唐物と呼ばれる中国舶載の書画、茶道具などを熱心に収集・鑑賞した。