Synopsis

In a district of Kobe still bearing the scars of the 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, a modest shop serving okonomiyaki and obanyaki has become a cherished local institution. Its clientele includes friends pausing during strolls, a young boy gathering provisions for his family, and those who simply seek friendly conversation with the owners. The shop was lost in the devastation, but the proprietor worked tirelessly to restore it. Over three days, we spoke with the customers, gaining a sense