in the japanese imperial army. he fought hard and bravely against the allies until he saw japanese soldiers murdering okinawans for food and water and his faith melted away. getowan is a private home turned restaurant serving very traditional okinawan dishes. in honor of their outspoken former governor, the restaurant has prepared a dish typically served to royals and vips in which was once the ryukyu kingdom. it's called tundabun, after the lacquered dish the multi bite-sized portions are presented in. >> let's eat. >> that's very good. >> there's some squid. swordfish wrapped in seaweed and simmered in stock and fermented sake.