From Ancient Trade Empire through Subjugation, Devastation, to Today’s Blue Zone Fame For 450 years, Okinawa was the seat of the refined Ryukyu Kingdom, a Chinese tributary and a pivotal hub of East Asian trade. Strategically positioned at the crossroads of Japan, China, and Southeast Asia, the Ryukyu Islands became a major entrepôt, attracting trading … Continue reading Okinawa—A Deep Dive into the Tragic History of the Ryukyu Kingdom