FUN FACTS
- Prince Shotoku has many name. Some of them are Prince Kamitsumiya, Prince Umayado, and Taishi Shotoku.
- Prince Shotoku's birth name was Prince Umayado, which literally means "prince of the stable door," due to the fact that he was born on the door step of a stable, in 574.
- Prince Shotoku was so favored by his father so much that he had a special place in the palace known as the Jogu.
- When his father became seriously ill, Prince Shotoku sat by his father and prayed for his recovery.
- One famous quote said by Prince Shotoku is "Every man has his own work. Do not let the spheres of Duty be confused. When wise men are entrusted with office, the sound of praise arises. If corrupt men hold office, disasters and tumult multiply."
- This is how you write Prince Shotoku's name in Japanese 聖徳太子.