Ep 6. E 6

In Hanasaku Iroha season 1 episode 6, titled "E 6," Ohana and Tomoe take a trip to Tokyo to visit a bridal fair in hopes of finding inspiration for Kissuiso's own wedding event. While there, they run into Minko and Nako who have come to visit Minko's idol, a famous chef named Enishi. Enishi is the younger brother of Ohana's boss, and the owner of the rival inn Fukuya. However, Enishi's dream is to become a great chef, and he enlists the help of Minko to taste test his new menu items.

As Ohana and Tomoe wander around the bridal fair, they stumble upon a popular boutique run by a designer named Rinko. Ohana becomes enamored with Rinko's designs, and after some encouragement from Tomoe, decides to try on a wedding dress. Meanwhile, Nako and Minko struggle to communicate their true feelings about Enishi's cooking, leading to hurt feelings and misunderstandings.

Back at Kissuiso, the rest of the staff is working hard to prepare for the upcoming Bonbori festival, a traditional Japanese festival where paper lanterns are lit and floated down a river. Ohana's grandmother, the owner of Kissuiso, is overseeing the preparations and has her sights set on making the event a success. However, tensions rise when the staff realizes that Ohana and Tomoe are still in Tokyo and won't be back in time to help.

As the festival approaches, the staff at Kissuiso work tirelessly to get everything ready. Despite some setbacks and moments of doubt, they manage to pull off a successful event. Ohana and Tomoe return just in time to see the paper lanterns floating down the river, a breathtaking sight that serves as a reminder of the beauty of tradition and community.

Overall, season 1 episode 6 of Hanasaku Iroha is a charming and heartwarming episode that showcases the importance of hard work, communication, and community. The themes of tradition and family are explored in subtle but effective ways, and the characters continue to grow and evolve in meaningful ways. Fans of the show will undoubtedly find much to love in this episode, which balances humor, drama, and romance in a delightful way.