We conducted a fish cooking workshop with the staff members of “Super Every” and “Every” who operate the community-based shared living facility “Ima Koko” in Hiroshima. The official website for “Ima Koko” can be found at imacoco-home.jp.

コミュニティ型シェアリビング”いまここ”公式サイト (imacoco-home.jp)

[Comment from Koji Kawai General Manager, Every Co., Ltd.]

• Thoughts, policies, etc. for Imacoco Fish Classroom

We successfully organized a wonderful event, along with Syokushin-san, where we shared insights into the current state and stories of the seafood industry, as well as the thoughts of fishermen and producers. Our aim was to convey these narratives to a diverse audience and help them truly appreciate the authentic deliciousness of fish.

Expressing our gratitude to the fishermen, the individuals involved in transportation, and the mothers who prepare the meals, we upheld the cultural values of Japan through phrases like “Thank you to the fishermen,” “Gratitude to those who transport,” and “Appreciation to the cooking mothers.”

While embracing the cultural practices of “Itadakimasu” (I humbly receive) and “Gochisousama” (Thank you for the meal), we are committed to revitalizing Japan’s seafood industry with even more vigor.

[Comment from Ms. Risa Sakurai, the person in charge of Imakoko]

• Points and achievements that we are focusing on in the “Ima Koko” fish class

After the cooking workshop, we received numerous heartwarming comments such as, “Children who normally don’t eat much fish have now developed a liking for it!” We are delighted by this positive feedback. The connection with Syokushin-san, a seasoned fishmonger, and Every’s fish shop, as well as the experience of filleting and cooking fish on their own, has transformed into an enriching culinary education where the concept of “delicious” has taken on new meaning.

Moving forward, with “food” as our central theme, we aspire to foster connections between people, individuals and communities through activities that expand the circle of “deliciousness” within our region and for the future.

[Comment from Masatake Kusano, General Manager, Consulting Department, Syokushin Co., Ltd.]

Fish is packed with essential nutrients for children’s growth! However, the hassle of preparing it and dealing with small bones can be discouraging. Yet, when children actually remove the bones themselves and enjoy it with sparkling eyes, they enthusiastically take bites, finding it delicious.

With “easier and more delicious” as our guiding principle, we want to convey the tastiness of fish.

English translation by ChatGPT.