Hiroshima Prefecture's natural beauty and abundance of marine life are almost always upstaged by the tragedy that befell its capital in 1945.
The city of Hiroshima, a symbol of Japan's postwar peace movement, has long been an important destination for school trips, as educators attempt to impress their students with the legacy of the bomb. Many people know little, however, about the prefecture's scenic splendor or its delicacies.
Which is where Hiroshima Yume Terrace comes in. It is a store in Shinjuku Ward tasked with enhancing Tokyo residents' knowledge of the prefecture by featuring some 200 local specialties and a restaurant offering Hiroshima cuisine.
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