Northern Court (Japan, 1336–1392)
Historical term for the Kyoto-based imperial court during the Nanboku-chō period, in contrast to the Southern Court.
See also: 南北朝 (なんぼくちょう)
During the Nanboku-chō period, the Northern Court was in Kyoto.
Northern Dynasties (China, 420–589)
Historical term for the succession of northern Chinese dynasties during the Northern and Southern Dynasties period, including Northern Wei, Western Wei, Eastern Wei, Northern Zhou, and Northern Qi.
See also: 南北朝 (なんぼくちょう) · 北魏 (ほくぎ) · 西魏 (せいぎ) · 東魏 (とうぎ) · 北周 (ほくしゅう) · 北斉 (ほくせい)
The Northern Dynasties include the Northern Wei and Northern Zhou, among others.