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On the Persistence of Historical Distortions

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Andreas Quast

Back in 2004 or so an old picture found its way onto the cover of a newly published Karate book. The seemingly irresistible narrative spun around it claimed that it showed Matsumura Sōkon and Itosu Ankō, as body guards of the … Continue reading →

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A hero for one, a traitor for others

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Andreas Quast

ithin the unpopular history of an island’s people, there are countless historical facts on treason and betrayal in Okinawa on account of base motives. There are always two sides to a story, and least you’re an attourney general, one’s personal perspective … Continue reading →

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