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The Gifts Delivered from the Okinawan Sea: Handling Yakōgai (Glowing Sea Snail)
Hello, this is Sushi Hatake! Today, I’d like to share some thoughts and photos while preparing “yakōgai” (glowing sea snail) that arrived from Okinawa. The firm, chilled flesh of the yakōgai in ice water. It has a gemstone-like presence. A Shell Like a Work of Art The first thing that caught my eye was the […]
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 […]