Okinawa History Beyond the Beaches: Ryukyu Kingdom, Shurijo Castle and WWII
What Makes Okinawa History Different from Mainland Japan? Quick answer: Okinawa history is different because the islands were once the independent Ryukyu Kingdom, later became part of Japan, suffered one of the most devastating battles of World War II, and then spent decades under U.S. administration before returning to Japan in 1972. That layered past … Read more