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1+1=7: The Science Behind Why Sushi Tastes So Good
The Science Behind Why Sushi Tastes So Good

Kaz Matsune
May 12, 20243 min read


I've Cut My Fingers A Thousand Times, But Now, I Cut No More
Back in my early days behind the sushi bar, cutting my fingers was almost a rite of passage. My initiation came on day one, marking an...

Kaz Matsune
May 6, 20243 min read


Why Making Sushi is Harder Than It Looks (insights from sushi class)
At first glance, making sushi seems straightforward. Take a California roll, for instance: spread sushi rice on seaweed, add fillings,...

Kaz Matsune
Apr 29, 20243 min read


Wax on, Wax off: The Art of Sushi, Mastery Through Repetition
Mastering the art of sushi shares similarities with disciplines like playing musical instruments, writing, and practicing martial arts....

Kaz Matsune
Apr 22, 20242 min read


Why does sushi taste so much better in Japan?
If you've ever dined at a high-end omakase sushi bar, you've likely noticed that much of the fish served is imported from Japan,...

Kaz Matsune
Apr 15, 20243 min read
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