15. Casual Chat While Eating Okonomiyaki
In this episode, continuing from the previous part, hosts Shimooka and Keith sit down with some Okonomiyaki and dive into a conversation about Hiroshima.
The chat begins as the arrived Okonomiyaki is served.
While recording, the long-awaited Okonomiyaki finally arrives. The two hosts dive right in, sharing their preferences for toppings and chatting casually about the Okonomiyaki spots they visited in Hiroshima in the past. Along the way, they even share a surprising encounter story that happened at one of the shops.
Memories are shared to reclaim the spirit of Hiroshima.
Drawing from information on the official Hiroshima tourism website and memories of watching Hiroshima Carp games, the conversation is filled with local love. They get excited discussing the etiquette of eating Okonomiyaki and the unique energy of Hiroshima, but halfway through, a small "event" takes the conversation in an unexpected direction.
Thoughts on Hiroshima intersect with work stories.
In the latter half of the chat, the conversation expands to their professional connections with Hiroshima. From the challenges of moderating and doing graphic recording at research symposiums to their passion for acting as a bridge to the community, serious topics are also covered. They share a passionate desire to give back to Hiroshima through their work, and the episode wraps up with a discussion on how they hope to engage with the city in the future—make sure to listen to the full episode to hear the rest.
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