Hello everyone, this is Sushi Hatake! Today is December 31st, 2025 — the last day of the year. Thanks to the support of so many people, I’ve had a truly fulfilling year as Sushi Hatake. In this blog post, I’d like to look back on my journey throughout 2025 and share some memories with you … Read more

Hello everyone, this is Sushi Hatake! Today, I’d like to dive a little deeper into the topic of shari (sushi rice). In my previous articles, I wrote about the problem of rice sticking to your hands: Solving a Sushi Chef’s Struggle: My Battle with Sticky Sushi Rice Summer is the Enemy of Sushi Chefs!? This … Read more

Hello everyone! This is Sushi Hatake. The other day, I went back to my hometown in Gifu Prefecture, and my mother showed me a cardboard box full of ginkgo nuts. “I picked these up. I’m going to sell them at the morning market.” …Mom, you’re way too resourceful. The bags had handwritten labels like “200g” … Read more

Hello everyone! This is Sushi Hatake. The other day, I visited Gero Onsen in Gifu Prefecture. Known as one of Japan’s three most famous hot springs, this place completely shook my identity as a sushi chef. First, Let’s Talk About the Name “Gero” When you hear “Gero Onsen,” what comes to mind? The famous hot … Read more

During my recent stay in Ho Chi Minh, I visited “Sushi Tiger” for the second time, following last year’s visit. This restaurant on Le Thanh Ton Street has actually become one of my favorites. What I Ate at Sushi Tiger This time I ordered 3 pieces of tuna, 2 pieces of horse mackerel, 2 pieces … Read more