[1] 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.

[1] Despite any appearance of retirement, the old shōgun didn't abandon any of his powers, and Yoshimitsu continued to maintain authority over the shogunate until his death.

[2] In 1398, during the sixth year of the reign of King Taejo of Joseon, a diplomatic mission was sent to Japan.

[6] A Korean attack on Tsushima (Ōei Invasion) happened in 1419, and a serious famine with great loss of life occurred the next year.

[7] 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.