, also known by Yalanpao, was a politician and diplomat of Chūzan Kingdom.Aranpō
" ''Okinawa konpakuto jiten'' (沖縄コンパクト事典, "Okinawa Compact Encyclopedia"). It was hard to know his background. Some historian thought he was a Chinese descendant and lived in

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, but few Chinese used the family name . Some thought he was a Ryukyuan, and "Aranpō" was a corruption of Iraha (). Even some historians thought he was an

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/ref> His name was mentioned in '' Chūzan Seifu'' in 1382 for the first time. In this year, he was sent to

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by Satto to pay tribute together with Taiki. Later, he was sent to China several times. Satto requested

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to give Aranpō an official position. It was approved by the emperor. Aranpō was appointed of Ryukyu and elevated to the Senior Fifth Rank (), placed him on par with ''Zhangshi'' (, ''"Chief Clerk"'') officials in China.'' Chūzan Seifu'', vol.3 Aranpō still served as ''Kokushō'' during Bunei's reign. His name was mentioned in ''Chūzan Seifu'' in 1398 for the last time. In this year, he was sent to Ming China by Bunei to pay tribute, Hongwu Emperor bestowed the king and his ministers '' kanfuku'' ().

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