May 2025
Unexpected Cultural Exchange During a Journey: A Heartwarming Encounter at the Highway Bus Terminal
Hello, this is Sushi Hatake! Today, I’d like to share a small but meaningful story about cultural exchange that happened while I was on my way back to my hometown. An Unexpected Encounter Today, as I was heading to the highway bus terminal to return home, I was suddenly approached by a foreigner. He was […]
Delicious Edomae Sushi in Tokyo: What I Learned About True Hospitality at Sushikawa
Hello, this is Sushi Hatake! Today, I want to share my thoughts on what it means to be a true professional, something I deeply felt during my training at Sushikawa in Sasazuka. The Moment I Witnessed Professional Service It’s been a while since I started working at Sushikawa, but the other day, I had the […]
Unexpected LINE Notification Trouble — A Glitch That Affected My Work
Hello everyone, this is Sushi Hatake! Today, I’m stepping away from my usual sushi topics to share a recent smartphone trouble I encountered—and how I solved it. Recently, I had a small but serious problem with my phone: LINE notifications stopped coming through completely! Even when I received messages or calls, there were no pop-up […]
Lucky Yebisu Discovered! A Rare Bottle Featuring Two Fish
Hello everyone, this is Sushi Hatake! Today, I’d like to share a delightful discovery I made involving one of Japan’s most iconic beers — Yebisu Beer. Encountering a Special Bottle The other night, after finishing work, I stopped by a local izakaya and casually ordered a bottle of Yebisu Beer. As I waited for it […]
The Essence of Sushi Lies in the Rice — My Secrets to Crafting Authentic Sushi
Hello everyone, this is Sushi Hatake! Today, I’d like to talk about shari — the sushi rice — which I believe represents the very heart of sushi-making. Shari Is the Soul of Sushi In my view, shari (seasoned rice) is the most important element in sushi. And I’m sure many other sushi chefs would agree. […]