Ohana Matsumae is sent to live with her grandmother, who she has never met nor spoken to, at her Taisho-era (1920s) hot springs inn. It's not a lifestyle that Ohana would have chosen, but she decidesnot to be discouraged and to make the most of her new circumstances.
Hanasaku Iroha can be perceived as an innocent looking, fun loving anime. However, once one starts watching it, the complications of simply being a teenager are brought into a whole new, refreshing light by a strategically put together plot, and characters that the audience can't help but relate with. I like this anime because it shows the true moral dilemmas in the smallest decisions, and how each decision can and ultimately will effect everyone intertwined with the decision maker. Ohana, the main character, is a great example of why it is important to never give up on any situation, and to make the most of your life. Audiences everywhere will love and relate to this anime, whether they are fourteen or forty!