Hiroshima's attractions to the world

At the G7 Hiroshima Summit, not only a message of peace but also Hiroshima's rich nature, food culture, traditional crafts, and many other attractions were conveyed to the world.

Here, we will introduce the food of Hiroshima that was actually offered to the G7 leaders.

Okonomiyaki is the soul food of Hiroshima. It differs from Osaka's okonomiyaki in that it contains noodles and is characterized by layering the ingredients before grilling. It became a hot topic that British Prime Minister Sunak actually experienced making okonomiyaki.

Hiba beef is one of the Hiroshima Wagyu beef raised in Shobara City and is characterized by its melt-in-your-mouth texture. Because there are only a few cows produced and most of the beef is consumed locally, it is also referred to as the "phantom wagyu."

Oysters boast the largest production volume in Japan. It is characterized by its large size and rich flavor. Also, there is an image that winter is the season for oysters, but in Hiroshima you can enjoy plump and large oysters even in summer.

Setouchi is a region suitable for lemon cultivation, with a warm climate and well-drained geological conditions, and it boasts the largest production volume in Japan. Since no anti-mold agents or preservatives are used, you can eat the entire fruit. Chilled lemon miso soup and Setoda lemon cake "Shimagokoro" were served to the leaders.

Hiroshima is also famous for producing wine. The winery provided this time handles everything from cultivating grapes to brewing in-house. There are also wineries with barbeques and lodging facilities, so why not take your time and savor the unique wines of Hiroshima in the midst of rich nature?

“SAKURAO DISTILLERY” is a distillery in Hatsukaichi City. Two types of whiskey aged in different warehouses were served to the leaders. Please enjoy the taste of spirits born from the difference in storage environment.