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The Scent of Sea Bream and the Quiet of the Heart: Memories Awakened When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom
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 […]
Surrounded by Pottery: What Hot Springs and Mino Ware Taught Me About Resetting My Senses
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 […]
What Connections with Others Teach Us: Reflections on the Flow of Time from a Reunion After Three Years
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 […]
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. […]
[Sushi Hatake Blog] How to Handle Stripe Jack — Techniques to Bring Out Its Beauty
Hello everyone, this is Sushi Hatake! Today, I’d like to talk about one of the fish that truly tests my skills as a sushi chef: the Stripe Jack (Shima-aji). Encountering Stripe Jack — The Beginning of a Challenge Are you familiar with Stripe Jack? As you can see in the photo, it’s a stunning fish […]
Lessons Learned at Life’s Crossroads — Facing Financial Fears with Courage
Hello everyone, this is Sushi Hatake! Today, I’d like to have a slightly more serious conversation. When you’re about to make a major life decision, what do you think about most? Especially when facing financial uncertainty, how do you deal with it? From Office Worker to Farmer, and Then to Sushi Chef I (Sushi Hatake) […]