a sweet consequence of occupation π―π΅πΊπΈ
The American military left Okinawa with more than just bases. They left behind ice cream. This is blue seal ice cream, a sweet treat born out of United States occupation in 1948. It was originally created for American soldiers stationed in Okinawa to boost morale by giving them a taste of home. For 15 years, ice cream was only available on United States military bases while Okinowan dug through trash for food scraps. Okinowan workers at the dairy factory were sometimes allowed to taste leftovers. In 1963, the brand became available to locals and later transferred to Okinawan ownership. Lucille is now a source of local pride, offering flavors unique to Okinawa, like purple sweet potato and Okinawa lime in an American themed diner setting. There are American flavors like San Francisco mince chip and Neapolitan are just as popular. Lucila is more than just ice cream. It’s one of the many reminders of Okinawan resilience, blending foreign influence with local culture.
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I absolutely love the combination of the history+culture lessons, the scenery, and the goofy music haha keep it up! Always really enjoy these shorts
Jesus what a weird mix of messed up history with oh hey I'd love to visit and try that.
I really love ur account how u give us bits of βdark historyβ most people wouldnβt be aware of
Messed up history as a result of Japanβs war crimes. You get what you give. π€·π»ββοΈ
One of my first jobs was working at a blue seal shop in Naha. Okinawa has long had a history of struggle and survival, and even while we still face such obstacles both domestically and with international relations I hope we can persevere together.
I love how you not to sweet coated everything Japanese π¨
When will they change the article 9 of their constitution, revive the military they once had, and kick out the foreign forces they pay $1.5B/year to host? They don't need Americans on their soil.
My heart can't take this, even if everyone ended up fine but seeing horses in a race crashing at each other is so damn scary bc there's the humans and the horses to worry about π
er?…..Aren't they still there in occupation?..They never left.
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I already wanted to find Blue Seal on my trip to have the beni-imo, but lime sounds amazing.
Military bases ice cream and rape victims
I'm not that obsessed about it but to think this all started with Perl Harbor