For 450 years, the little-known Ryukyu Kingdom thrived in what is now Japan. Now, after nearly vanishing, its unique fusion ...

For 450 years, the little-known Ryukyu Kingdom thrived in what is now Japan. Now, after nearly vanishing, its unique fusion cuisine is being revived.

Founded in 1948 at a US military base in Okinawa, Blue Seal has since become a favourite ice cream brand throughout Japan. The 30 or so flavours come from an ‘o ...