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.
British-Indian contribution to naval culinary tradition feeds national spirit

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