June 2025
Living with Lower Back Pain as a Sushi Chef: The Hidden Cost of Standing All Day
Hello everyone, this is Sushihatake. Today, I’d like to share a bit of a personal and slightly embarrassing story. Lately, I’ve been dealing with some serious back pain… The Toll of Standing All Day Being a sushi chef might seem glamorous from the outside, but in reality, we’re on our feet for hours at a […]
A Moment at Sushikawa Shared by a Customer on Instagram
Hello everyone! This is Sushihatake. I have some wonderful news to share today. I discovered a photo that a customer took and posted on their Instagram story while I was making sushi at "Sushikawa" during my Tuesday and Wednesday shifts! The photo was absolutely beautiful, so I sent a DM to the customer asking for […]
The World of Skill and Beauty I Discovered at a Luxury Sushi Restaurant in Ginza — A Sushi Chef’s Perspective
Hello, this is Sushi Hatake. When you enjoy delicious sushi, what do you look forward to the most? Of course, taste is important, but the visual beauty is also a key part of the experience, don’t you think? This time, I’d like to share my experience dining at a high-end sushi restaurant in Ginza. The […]
Solving a Sushi Chef’s Struggle: My Battle with Sticky Sushi Rice
Hello everyone, this is Sushi Hatake! Today, I’d like to talk about an unexpected challenge sushi chefs face: “the problem of sushi rice sticking to your hands.” As someone still in training, I’ve been battling this issue every day—and today, I’d like to share my experience and some strategies I’ve been trying. Why does sushi […]