One of the most important aspects in the world of cooking is how deeply you cherish “flavor” and the “five senses.”
From my experience studying at a sushi school in Tokyo and through many years of hands-on kitchen work, I realized that beyond technique and knowledge, it is the attitude of fully engaging your senses and pursuing delicate flavors that truly shapes a master chef.

Flavor is not merely a matter of taste. Appearance, aroma, texture, and even sound are all part of the dish, and only when all five senses harmonize can a dish truly move the heart of the diner.

This chapter begins with a simple idea:
“Cooking is an art to be felt with the senses and conveyed with the heart.”

I hope what I share here will help sharpen your senses and bring new insights to your culinary journey — that would mean the world to me.

Cuisine is a sensory art.

The beauty of presentation. The depth of flavor. The richness of aroma. The intrigue of texture. The subtle pleasure of a crisp bite.
Only when all five senses are engaged does a dish transcend the ordinary and become a lasting experience.

The angle of a cut changes the sound of a chew.
A few degrees of heat alter the fragrance of the whole plate.
Even plating can shift the perception of taste.

True deliciousness isn’t accidental—it’s engineered through intention.
Not through showmanship, but through precision, restraint, and respect for every element.

A chef’s mission isn’t to simply satisfy hunger.
It is to awaken the senses—and move the heart—with a single plate.

The staff meal is where a kitchen’s true ability is revealed.
Limited time. Limited ingredients. Yet the goal remains the same: make it taste great.
This is where a cook’s real skill is tested.

Don’t rely on premium cuts.
Extract flavor through technique—knife work, heat control, thoughtful prep.
When done with care, even the cheapest ingredients can sing.

The staff meal is not a shortcut.
It’s a proving ground—a daily test of your fundamentals.

In the end, it’s not the cost of the ingredient that defines the dish—
It’s the hands that shape it.

The flavor of a dish is determined by balance—
cooking time, heat intensity, seasoning amounts.
Every element matters.

A few seconds too long on the heat can ruin the texture.
A pinch too much salt can mask the true character of the ingredient.
Excess—in fire or flavor—can break a dish.

What matters most is attention to detail and a sense of proportion.
Knowing when to pull back.
Knowing when to lean in.

It takes restraint to avoid overdoing, and skill to fill in what’s missing.
This is where a chef’s judgment is truly tested.

Deliciousness doesn’t come from flash.
It lives in subtle adjustments—in the quiet art of knowing just enough.

The foundation of delicious cooking lies in quality ingredients.
When the ingredients are top-notch, even simple preparations can create truly remarkable dishes.

That’s why honing the skill of discerning ingredients and selecting them carefully is essential.
A chef’s true skill is measured by how well they can bring out the best in their ingredients.

Over-seasoning or overly complicated techniques can sometimes mask the natural charm of the ingredients.
Truly great cooking respects and highlights the original flavors that the ingredients offer.

While embracing diverse culinary cultures worldwide, never lose sight of the respect for ingredients—
this is the essence of simple, yet powerful cooking.

To create delicious dishes, you need not only technique but also heart and sensibility.
By facing the ingredients before you with sincerity and handling them carefully, the flavor changes dramatically.

Every detail matters—the way you use your knife, the precision of your heat control.
These small attentions add up to create dishes that truly resonate with those who eat them

Also, it is essential to value daily experience and learning, and to keep honing your skills without fear of challenges.
A chef’s growth is a continuous journey of pursuing true deliciousness.

To become a chef who can create delicious dishes means becoming an artisan who crafts plates that are rich in flavor and move the heart.