Before the batter sizzles on the teppan, the story of Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki begins in Etajima's fields.

There, mineral-rich soil and generations of local farming produce cabbage that has become a favorite of Hiroshima's long-established okonomiyaki restaurants.

Meet your host at Mitaka Port before visiting a working cabbage farm, where the story of your meal begins. Depending on the season, you may also stop by an oyster farm or meet other local growers. As you harvest fresh ingredients, hear firsthand how the Seto Inland Sea and the island's fertile land work together to shape Etajima's rich food culture.

At a local okonomiyaki restaurant, fresh cabbage sizzles on the hot teppan as your host guides you through making Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. Learn how to carefully layer the ingredients as you watch your okonomiyaki turn golden and crisp.

As your okonomiyaki sizzles on the teppan, your host shares the story behind every layer. Learn how the dish became a symbol of Hiroshima's recovery after the atomic bombing and how Etajima's sea and fertile land continue to shape the local food culture today.

The experience ends with the meal you created from ingredients you harvested yourself. As you enjoy your Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, discover how Etajima's landscape, local farmers, and long-standing traditions come together in every bite.

More than a cooking class, this is an opportunity to experience Hiroshima's culinary heritage firsthand.