Caught in the Balance — A History of Okinawa

In between the island nations of Japan and Taiwan lies a chain of islands with a unique history. Today on Primus Academy, we will be looking at a general outline of the history of Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands as they are caught in the balance of power between China, Japan, and the United States throughout history.

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