About Kunigami Chōchi
Kunigami Chōchi was a politician and diplomat.
, also known by and his Chinese style name , was a bureaucrat of Ryukyu Kingdom.
Kunigami was the originator of an aristocrat family called Shō-uji Ōgimi Dunchi .
In 1633, King Shō Hō dispatched him and Sai Ken (, also known as Kiyuna Pekumi ) as a gratitude envoy for his investiture to Ming China. Kunigami requested for permission to pay tribute twice every three years just like before the country was invaded by Satsuma. It was approved by Chongzhen Emperor. Two years later, Kunigami was serious ill on the way home and died in Fujian Province.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Kunigami Chōchi?
Sanshikan of Ryukyu
When was Kunigami Chōchi born?
Kunigami Chōchi was born in Ryukyu Kingdom.
When did Kunigami Chōchi die?
Kunigami Chōchi died on 27 July 1635 in Fujian.
What was Kunigami Chōchi's occupation?
Kunigami Chōchi was a politician and diplomat.
What nationality was Kunigami Chōchi?
Kunigami Chōchi's recorded nationality: Ryukyu Kingdom.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kunigami Chōchi. https://biography.guide/kunigami-chochi/
MLA: "Kunigami Chōchi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kunigami-chochi/.
Chicago: "Kunigami Chōchi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kunigami-chochi/.
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