There is a lot of misconception about the Okinawan culture. To most individuals, it is lumped in with the mainland Japanese culture. However, there is so much more to this little island that meets the eye. During World War II, it served as a crucial strategic location for the United States during the War in the Pacific. This small island also held the bloodiest battle in the war, lasting almost 100 days. It is hard to imagine that since then, the Okinawans were once deemed the healthiest and the happiest people in the world. It is hard to pin point exactly what it is that makes this such a thriving culture, however most have attributed it to the Okinawan people’s diet and their outlook on life. The average Okinawan woman lives to about
