Kure Kaiji Curry

At a glance

NameKure Kaiji Curry (Kure Kaiji Curry)
PrefectureHiroshima
RegionChugoku
TypeCurry based on Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force recipes

What is it?

Kure Kaiji Curry recreates curries served aboard Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships and at units through certified restaurants in Kure, with a different recipe linked to each vessel or unit.

History and local context

This is a modern tourism-oriented local food connecting Kure's naval-port and shipbuilding history with the well-known custom of serving curry on Fridays to help crews keep track of the week.

How to enjoy it

Compare several certified versions because spice, ingredients and richness differ by ship or unit; packaged retort curries also make those recipe differences easy to sample at home.

Availability varies by maker, season, and destination.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Kure Kaiji Curry from?

It is associated with Hiroshima, in the Chugoku region of Japan.

What kind of food is Kure Kaiji Curry?

This guide classifies it as curry based on japan maritime self-defense force recipes. See the overview for its defining ingredients and texture.

Can I order Kure Kaiji Curry online?

Use the Rakuten Japan search link on this page. Confirm the maker, ingredients, storage requirements, and international shipping before ordering.

Order from Japan

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