Japan's Hiroshima Prefecture created a school workbook to educate citizens about the region's local oysters, increase consumption and make them a local tourism asset. With an investment of just US$100 ...

Spring oysters, packed with umami before spawning, have been attracting attention in recent years. We visit Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan's largest oyster-producing region, to learn more.

A global symbol of the importance of peace, Hiroshima is a vibrant commercial and culinary centre on the delta of the Ota River, shaped by the river’s six channels and knitted together by bridges. The ...

The Hiroshima city government, for example, is pushing raw oysters, frozen “okonomiyaki” pancakes, maple leaf-shaped “momiji manju” steamed buns and other food items certified under the ...

Spring oysters, packed with umami before spawning, have been attracting attention in recent years. We visit Hiroshima, Japan's largest oyster-producing region, to ...