Patriotism and curry meet Japan's naval traditions

British-Indian contribution to naval culinary tradition feeds national spirit

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Japanese naval curry stands out for its dense sauce and spicy kick. (All photos by Stephen Mansfield)

STEPHEN MANSFIELD

Exiting Kure railway station, a Pacific-facing naval base in Hiroshima prefecture, Japan, you might expect to inhale gulps of mineral-rich salt air. But the smells that assail me are coming from closer quarters: the port's curry kitchens.

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