Azuchi–Momoyama period

, also known as the , is the time from approximately 1573 to 1606 in history of Japan.
This period is called Azuchi-Momoyama because there were two great centers of power during this time. One was Oda Nobunaga's castle at Azuchi near Lake Biwa. The other was Toyotomi Hideyoshi's castle at Momoyama near Kyoto.
Culture.
The times when Toyotomi grasped the government are called , and the culture that prospered mainly on this time is called .
A new merchant class grew in cities at this time. Consumption and luxurious culture had increased among the wealthy.
Trade with the West was influential Francisco Xavier visited Japan.