Scenarios about 'Okinawa'
Okinawa is Japan's southernmost prefecture, consisting of the Ryukyu Islands chain between Taiwan and mainland Japan. Originally the independent Ryukyu Kingdom with its own distinct culture and language, it was annexed by Japan in 1879 and later became the site of one of World War II's bloodiest battles in 1945. In alternate history scenarios, Okinawa often serves as a strategic pivot point for different Japanese imperial outcomes, American military presence variations, or as an independent nation with its own trajectory.
What If Okinawa Remained Under US Administration Longer?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the United States maintained administrative control of Okinawa well beyond 1972, reshaping Asia-Pacific geopolitics, US-Japan relations, and the lives of Okinawans.