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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Justin McCurry in Yokosuka

Full steam ahead: how ‘navy curry’ conquered hearts in Japan

crew members aboard navy vessel Hashidate enjoy their regular curry while docked at Yokosuka, a naval base south of Tokyo.
Crew members aboard the navy vessel Hashidate enjoy their regular curry while docked at Yokosuka, a naval base south of Tokyo. Photograph: Justin McCurry/The Guardian

The sailors aboard the navy vessel Hashidate know what’s for lunch long before the telltale aromas escape from the galley.

Yosuke Oyama, the ship’s chef, has been up since dawn, softening onions and occasionally stirring a pot of chicken stock that has been simmering for several hours.

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