The Mystery of Ryukyu

Today, few people know that Ryukyu was once an independent kingdom with a glorious history as the “Bridge Between Nations.” Where exactly was Ryukyu? What was its relationship with the Diaoyu Islands and Taiwan? Why is the “Bridge Between Nations Bell,” engraved with Chinese characters, housed in a museum in Okinawa, Japan? And what stories of love and enmity did China, the United States, and Japan play out on this ancient Ryukyuan land?

Tracing Ryukyu’s history back to its roots, this book uses an objective perspective and vivid, authentic details to unveil the legendary past of the ancient Ryukyu Kingdom and tell the story of this remarkable land, from its origins to the present day.