Urasoe Ryōken


Urasoe Ueekata Ryōken, also known by Ufu Urasoe Ueekata and his Chinese style name Ba Ryōsen, was a bureaucrat of Ryukyu Kingdom.
Urasoe was the eldest son of Nukanakagusuku, and was also a grandson of Yuwan Ufunushi. Urasoe was the adoptive father of King Shō Gen. He raised Shō Gen and they had a close relationship. After Aragusuku Anki retired, Urasoe was appointed as a member of Sanshikan.
Urasoe was the originator of Ba-uji Oroku Dunchi, which was one of the "Five Aristocratic Families" in Ryukyuan history. He was buried in Miagemori after he died. King Shō Gen attended his funeral. His eldest son, Nago Ryōin, succeeded his position.