The name of Shonemen is adapted from homophony of Chinese word 'Xiang Men (相门)', an ancient town located in Jiangsu, China. In legend, Sword Master 'Gan Jiang (干将)'
casted the Ten Best Swords here under King of Wu's command in Chunqiu Period 537 - 496 BC.
'Xiang Men' is also referred to 'Gate of Prime Minister's Mansion' in ancient time. It is a metaphor of 'House of the Wisest Men in the Kingdom' who were unified
together for the nation's long lasting prosperity.
In English, Shone Men are a cohort of people holding extraordinary expertise and value standing out in business and organization.