The Shureimon takes its name from the plaque installed upon it which declares Ryukyu to be shurei no kuni, often translated as "(a) Nation of Propriety." This plaque was created during the reign of Sho Ei (reigned 1573-1588), and was originally only displayed when Chinese investiture envoys were visiting the kingdom.

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