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The Past Is Another Country's Castle

The Past Is Another Country's Castle

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What if every streetscape, every meal, and every quiet guardian statue told a story intertwining ancient kingdoms with global superpowers? Our narrator lands in Okinawa, a place where history isn't just forgotten dates in a textbook, but a living, breathing paradox. He soon discovers the island's identity is an intricate dance between its indigenous heritage, a former colonial power, and a lingering American presence.


- Our guide encounters the watchful gaze of Ryukyuan Shisa, silent sentinels guarding doorways and teasing a deeper cultural blend.

- He grapples with the ghosts of a brutal battle, contemplating both the celebrated heroics and the haunting final acts of desperation.

- A seemingly ordinary modern shopping mall subtly reveals its postwar origins, suggesting that history often hides in plain sight.


Does the past truly remain in the past, or does it continually reshape the present, even in the most unexpected ways?


In This Episode, You'll Discover:

- The surprising origins of Blue Seal ice cream on Okinawa.

- The architectural legacy of Ryukyu Mura.

- How Japanese curry found its way to local tables.

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