- Hatsukaichi City held a food festival to reassure the public about the safety of its oysters following a significant die-off.
- Despite a reduced supply, the festival drew large crowds eager to enjoy oyster dishes like fried oysters and rice porridge.
- Organizers aim to maintain Hiroshima’s reputation as an "oyster kingdom" and demonstrate the remaining oysters are healthy.

A: Hey! Did you hear about something happening in Hiroshima?

B: No, what’s up?

A: Apparently, lots of oysters died in Hatsukaichi City. It was a big problem.

B: Oh no! That's terrible. What happened?

A: Yeah, but they had a food festival to show everyone the oysters are still good!

B: Really? To prove they’re safe?

A: Exactly! They had fried oysters and porridge – all sorts of yummy stuff.

B: Wow, a whole festival! Did lots of people go?

A: Yeah, a ton! Like, 200 people lined up to buy oysters!

B: That's amazing! So, most of the oysters are okay now?

A: The city said about 50 to 90% died, but the ones left are healthy.

B: That’s good news! It’s important to keep their oyster reputation going, right?

A: Totally! They want to keep Hiroshima known as the "oyster kingdom." It's all about reassuring everyone.

B: That’s nice of them! I might have to go sometime!