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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) […]
Achieving a Bachelor’s Degree at 43! From Organic Farmer to Sushi Chef—and Beyond
Hello everyone! This is Takehiro Hirai, also known as Sushi Hatake. Today, I’m excited to share a new milestone in my life. At the age of 43, I graduated from The Open University of Japan and earned a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree! Life Takes Unpredictable Paths Looking back, my journey has been anything but […]
My Cats Turned into Anime with AI – What Sushi and Technology Have in Common
My Cats Mitsunari & Masazumi Turned Into Anime Characters! A New Joy Brought by Evolving AI Technology Hello everyone, this is Sushi Hatake. Today, I’d like to take a different turn and talk about how rapidly evolving AI technology is bringing new joy into our everyday lives. Mitsunari and Masazumi Become Anime Characters?! Recently, I […]
The Tokyo Tower at Sunset – A Moment of Reflection After a Sushi Catering Event
Hello everyone, this is Sushi Hatake. Today, I’d like to share a beautiful moment I experienced recently. This photo was taken on my way home after completing a sushi catering job. The Tokyo Tower at sunset was softly lit by light peeking through the clouds—it was a breathtaking scene. Wonderful Young Customers Full of Energy […]