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.

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#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…

#10 Sushi Isshin(鮨 一新) in Asakusa(浅草), Tokyo

The secret hideaway for sushi-lovers in Asakusa Even for Japanese, this sushi restaurant isn't known so well. As it were, it can be said that this restaurant is a secret hideaway for sushi-lovers. Oyakata, master of a sushi restaurant, pre…

#9 Sushi Hisaichi(鮨 久いち) in Asakusa(浅草), Tokyo

The unique sushi restaurant developing the techniques of the most famous sushi restaurant in Japan Maybe, "Ginza Kyubey" is the sushi restaurant every sushi lovers know right, isn't it? Kyubey is famous as well as "Sukiyabashi Jiro", howev…

#8 Sushi Kanesho(鮓かね庄) in Asakusa(浅草), Tokyo

The traditional Edomae sushi expressed by young and energetic sushi chef This sushi restaurant is a little bit far from Asakusa station. Therefore, so many travelers don't visit or even don't know its existence. However, Watanabe oyakata (…

#7 Kibun Sushi(紀文寿司) in Asakusa(浅草), Tokyo

The old sushi restaurant which welcomes anyone anytime What do you feel about Asakusa? Asakusa is a well-known tourist spot in Tokyo among travelers. At the same time, there are so many restaurants including those with a long history. Ther…

#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…

#4 Kizushi(喜寿司) in Ningyo-cho(人形町), Tokyo

The signature of Edomae sushi (Tokyo style sushi) "Kizushi" stands for "the sushi of delight" in Japanese. This sushi restaurant was founded in 1923 and now regarded as "the three founders of Edomae sushi". Bentenyama-miyako sushi, which I…

#3 Sushi Keita(鮨 桂太) in Tsukiji(築地), Tokyo

Unique sushi restaurant in Tsukiji Keita Oyakata (master) worked at three unique sushi restaurants. That is to say, Wakichi in Sapporo, Mizutani, and Taichi in Ginza. Mizutani has been closed already, but the other two are representative s…

#2 Sushi Mizukami(鮨みずかみ) in Hanzo-mon(半蔵門), Tokyo

Traditional, but modern works. Mizukami Oyakata (master) worked at Sukiyabashi Jiro, one of the most famous sushi restaurants in the world, for as long as 15 years. 15 years in Jiro is much longer than you think because the training of Jir…

#1 Bentenyama-miyako sushi(弁天山美家古寿司) in Asakusa(浅草), Tokyo

The most traditional sushi restaurant. Do you know the origin of Edomae sushi? Old works in Edo period tell Hanaya Yohei(華屋 與兵衛) at Yohei Sushi is the founder of Edomae sushi. And, Bentenyama-miyako, which I’ll introduce this time, is…

About me and sushi restaurants in Japan

About me and this blog Sometimes in Japan, I'm asked for directions to sushi and other restaurants by international travelers on the street. And in many cases, I feel an urge to tell them , “There are much better restaurants!” There is ple…