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The Missing Link in the history of Okinawa

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 .                                                 - The Skeleton in the closet                           - What got into Okinawa in the 13th century                          - The message the Shuri Castle Bell wanted to tell you                          - Karate,  how come did you happen to be there ?       The pre-modern history of Okinawa is becoming more and more of the subject of historical and cultural claims between the neighboring powers in the East Asia. While there is no denying that Okinawa is currently under the firm control of the Japanese government and that most Okinawans would identify themselves as Japanese now, if...