Japan: discovering the prestigious Tokyo Sushi Academy

In Tokyo (Japan)there is a unique school, where we acquire the ancestral techniques of sushi. Welcome to Tokyo Sushi Academy. Every morning, the ritual is immutable: the call of the students. In the oldest and most prestigious sushi school in Japan, the first rule is the ban on absenteeism. Here, for students, learning happens with the eyes. A sushi master for over 30 years has been teaching the art of cutting fish and shellfish.

Two-month training

After the teacher’s demonstration, each student repeats the same gestures. Among them, many want to become chefs, like Aya Ukitaowner of a sushi restaurant. “As the boss, I just watched the cooks. NOW, (…) I understand that depending on my cutting action, the fish will have a different taste”she says. Open to all ages and all profiles, the training lasts two months and costs 5,500 euros. It attracts students from all over the world.