Ginowan Chōshō

Ginowan Wōji Chōshō (宜野湾 王子 朝祥, 19 July 1765 – 4 November 1827[1]), also known by Ginowan Chōyō (宜野湾 朝陽) and his Chinese style name Shō Yō (尚 容), was a prince of Ryukyu Kingdom.

[2] Prince Ginowan was the fourth son of King Shō Boku.

[1] Prince Ginowan was adopted by Gushichan Chōken (具志頭 朝憲).

King Shō Kō had a good relationship with him, and gave presents to him at every new year and birthday.

[5] He was designated as a member of the Okinawan Thirty-Six Immortals of Poetry (沖縄三十六歌仙, Okinawa Sanjūrokkasen).