Sushi Log 〜The Encyclopedia of Sushi〜

The only one of its kind, this site introduces you to the world of sushi, explaining what authentic edomae-style sushi is and reviewing sushi restaurants in Japan.

Ginza

#12 Sushi Benkei Umi(鮨弁慶 海) in Ginza(銀座), Tokyo

The sushi restaurant spreads attraction of fishes in Niigata prefecture The owner-operator company of this sushi restaurant locates in Niigata prefecture. Niigata is known as a treasure house of delicious fish in Japan. And, no Japanese do…

#11 Sushi Mitomi(鮨み富) in Ginza(銀座), Tokyo

The old-school Edomae sushi in central Ginza In the last couple of years, several sushi restaurants with a long history have closed. Japan faces a shrinking population and super-aging society problem, so elderly chefs, farmers, and fishers…

#6 Sushi-dokoro Yamada(鮨處やまだ) in Ginza(銀座), Tokyo

Outstanding characteristic Edomae Sushi The master of this sushi restaurant is very characteristics. Because Yamada oyakata (master) offers only 15 pieces of nigiri and doesn't offer tsumami (foods for Japanese sake) and gari (ginger pickl…

#5 Sushi Watanabe(鮨わたなべ) in Ginza(銀座), Tokyo

Genuine Edomae (Tokyo-style) sushi which has also creativity Once upon a time, the sushi chef called "the God of sushi" was in Tokyo. His name is Kato Hiroaki. Even most Japanese don't know his name these days, but the techniques were genu…