Shō Hashi
References to the area represented by the modern town of Yonabaru may be found in the "Omoro Sōshi", which makes mention of "Yonaharu" and "Yonaha-bama". According to the , Shō Hashi, before becoming king, acquired iron from foreign ships that came to Yonabaru to trade, forged from this metal tools for farming, and gave these to the people.