Hello everyone, this is Sushi Hatake! Today, I’d like to write for those of you who host home parties and gatherings at your place. Always Stuck With the Same Two Choices? When you invite friends or family over for a party at home, the food options usually come down to two choices: 1. Cook it … Read more

Sharpening My Knives, Closing Out 2025 | A Sushi Chef’s Trusted Companions Hello everyone. This is Sushi Hatake. I’ve just finished sharpening my knives for the year. With that, 2025 has come to a close for me. These three knives in the photo are my trusted companions—extensions of my hands that help me every day. … Read more

Hello everyone, this is Sushi Hatake! Today, I’d like to share some thoughts on a topic that many event organizers struggle with: food for corporate gatherings. “Don’t Want to Fail” — The Organizer’s Dilemma When you’re put in charge of organizing a company party or networking event, the fear of failure often takes over. You … Read more

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

Hello everyone, welcome to my Ho Chi Minh experience. As someone with asthma, long-term stays in cities with air pollution concerns like Ho Chi Minh are quite challenging for me. But this city is truly fascinating. Street Sushi by the Main Road During my recent visit to Ho Chi Minh, I had an experience you … Read more

This year, I visited Ho Chi Minh City for the second year in a row. I met up again with a friend from my sushi academy days who now runs a yakitori restaurant in the city. Every time we meet, I’m reminded of how unbelievably hard he works. He only takes about three days off … Read more