Ashikaga Yoshiharu was the 12th shōgun of the Ashikaga shogunate in Japan, serving from 1546 to 1550. He was born in 1511 and became shōgun at a young age, during a time of political instability and conflict among powerful samurai clans. His reign was marked by the ongoing Sengoku period, a time characterized by social upheaval and military conflict. Yoshiharu's rule was challenged by various factions, and he struggled to maintain control over the shogunate. In 1550, he was forced to resign due to pressure from rival clans, leading to the appointment of Ashikaga Yoshiteru as his successor. Despite his short reign, Yoshiharu's time as shōgun reflects the complexities of feudal Japan.