Hello everyone, this is Sushi Hatake! Today, I went to Kappabashi Dougu Street in search of tools for my sushi catering business. With the Sky Tree as a backdrop, this street lined with traditional Edo cooking tools is a treasure trove for sushi chefs. The View of Kappabashi with the Sky Tree Walking from Tawaramachi … Read more

Hello everyone, this is Sushi Hatake! Today, I’d like to share a slightly embarrassing but funny story that happened during my training. An Unexpected “Battle with Herring” The other day, I was preparing to serve herring (nishin) sushi to a customer. Herring is especially delicious when it’s fatty because searing the skin lightly with a … Read more

Hello, this is Sushi Hatake! Today, I want to share a recent WordPress plugin issue I ran into. Specifically, I’ll cover the problem I faced with the plugin “reCaptcha by BestWebSoft” and how I solved it. I hope this helps anyone who might encounter similar problems! The Scary Experience of Suddenly Being Locked Out What … Read more

Hello, this is Sushi Hatake! Today, I’d like to share the results after actually using the Shapton “Glass Stone 12000 Grit” whetstone I previously introduced. The moment the knife touched the block of tuna, it was immediately clear that the sharpness was on a completely different level. Part of me thought, “I wish I had … Read more

Hello, this is Sushi Hatake! Today, I’d like to talk about the most joyful moments I experience as a sushi chef. The Moment When Flavor Surpasses Words Yesterday, a customer told me, “I’m just an amateur, but this sushi is unlike anything I’ve ever tasted — I can’t even put it into words, it’s so … Read more

Hello, this is Sushi Hatake! Today, I want to talk about something essential for any sushi chef: the sharpness of the knife. The Secret Tool Behind Professional Sharpness For a sushi chef, the knife is a vital partner — almost like life itself. And to maintain that perfect sharpness, a whetstone is indispensable. This time, … Read more

Hello, this is Sushi Hatake! Today, I’d like to share some thoughts and photos while preparing “yakōgai” (glowing sea snail) that arrived from Okinawa. The firm, chilled flesh of the yakōgai in ice water. It has a gemstone-like presence. A Shell Like a Work of Art The first thing that caught my eye was the … Read more

Hello, this is Sushi Hatake. Stepping away from my days in Tokyo, I visited a shrine nestled in the mountains of Gifu. There, the cherry blossoms were in full bloom — quietly, yet powerfully, they stood in their glory. Even when no one is watching, spring still blooms faithfully. The Quiet That Teaches the Beginning … Read more

Hello, this is Sushi Hatake! Today, I’d like to share an experience I had during a visit to Toki Onsen KAMABA in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture — a moment that reminded me of my roots as a sushi chef and the meaning of “resetting” or “centering” oneself. It felt as if each piece of pottery … Read more

Hello, this is Sushi Hatake! Today, I’d like to share a personal and heartwarming story I recently experienced. A Nostalgic Reunion: What Time Teaches Us The other day, I had the chance to meet up with a former coworker for the first time in about three years. We used to work together about ten years … Read more