Ishadō Seifu

Ishadō Ueekata Seifu (伊舎堂 親方 盛富, 1 September 1659 – 15 November 1721), also known by his Chinese style name Ō Jidō (翁 自道), was a bureaucrat of the Ryukyu Kingdom.[1]

Ishadō Seifu
伊舎堂 盛富
sanshikan of Ryukyu
In office 1712–1721
Preceded by	Shikina Seimei
Succeeded by	Ufugusuku Chōshō
Personal details
Born	September 1, 1659
Died	November 15, 1721 (aged 62)
Chinese name	Ō Jidō (翁 自道)
Rank	Ueekata

Ishadō had been dispatched as envoys to China and Japan for several times. In 1694, he brought yellow potatoes from Fujian Province, China and planted them around his house. Later, he spread them to people. The yellow potatoes propagated around the country and soon became the main food of common people.[1][2]

Ishadō served as a member of Sanshikan from 1712 to 1721.[3][4]

References

1. "Ishadō Seifu." Okinawa konpakuto jiten (沖縄コンパクト事典, "Okinawa Compact Encyclopedia").
2. Kyūyō, vol.8
3. Chūzan Seifu, vol.9
4. 中山王府相卿伝職年譜　向祐等著写本