noun
Momoyama period
Historical term referring to the latter half of the Azuchi-Momoyama period, roughly 1583–1600 CE. Often encountered in art history and cultural contexts.
See also: 安土桃山時代
桃山時代の文化は豪華絢爛だと言われる。
The culture of the Momoyama period is said to be gorgeous and dazzling.
The full name of the historical period; 桃山時代 is a shorter, commonly used variant referring specifically to the latter half.
Named after the location of Fushimi Castle (Momoyama) in Kyoto, built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The exact historical derivation is well-established.