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#footer,html body #before_footer_widget,html body #content .l-content,html body .c-pageTitle{margin-left:0!important}\nhtml body #content.l-content{max-width:100%!important}\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"tsg\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CollectionPage\">\n<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"The Tokyo Sushi Guide\">\n<meta itemprop=\"inLanguage\" content=\"en\">\n<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"A chef-led guide to understanding and experiencing authentic sushi in Tokyo \u2014 Edomae technique, omakase etiquette, seasonal fish, sake pairing and the culture of the counter. Curated by Sushi Tanji in Oku-Akasaka.\">\n\n<!-- ============ HERO ============ -->\n<header class=\"tsg-hero bleed\" role=\"banner\" aria-label=\"The Tokyo Sushi Guide\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"tsg-hero__img\" src=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_4766.jpg\" alt=\"A Tokyo sushi chef finishing a piece of nigiri with a brush of nikiri soy at the counter\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\">\n  <div class=\"tsg-hero__scrim\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"tsg-hero__inner\">\n    <p class=\"kicker on-dark\">The Tokyo Sushi Guide<\/p>\n    <h1>Understand sushi<br>the way Tokyo does.<\/h1>\n    <p class=\"tsg-hero__sub\">A chef-led guide to authentic Edomae sushi, omakase etiquette, and the culture behind Tokyo&rsquo;s finest counters &ndash; written for travelers who want to taste it properly.<\/p>\n    <p class=\"tsg-hero__by\">Curated by Sushi Tanji &middot; Oku-Akasaka, Tokyo<\/p>\n    <div class=\"btnrow\">\n      <a class=\"btn gold\" href=\"#tsg-categories\">Explore the guide<\/a>\n      <a class=\"btn on-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tablecheck.com\/en\/shops\/sushi-tanji\/reserve\" rel=\"noopener\">Reserve at Sushi Tanji<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <p style=\"margin-top:26px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/tokyo-sushi-guide\/\" style=\"font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#e5cf94;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(229,207,148,.5);padding-bottom:2px\">\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e\u7248\u306f\u3053\u3061\u3089<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n<!-- ============ EDITORIAL META (reviewer + updated) ============ -->\n<div class=\"tsg-edbar bleed\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <span><span class=\"dot\"><\/span>Curated &amp; reviewed by the <b>Head Chef of Sushi Tanji<\/b><\/span>\n    <span><span class=\"dot\"><\/span>Edited in <b>Tokyo<\/b>, in English<\/span>\n    <span><span class=\"dot\"><\/span>Last updated <b><time datetime=\"2026-07\">July 2026<\/time><\/b><\/span>\n    <span><span class=\"dot\"><\/span><b>12<\/b> categories &middot; new guides weekly<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- ============ WHAT IS ============ -->\n<section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"tsg-about-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <p class=\"kicker\">What is The Tokyo Sushi Guide<\/p>\n    <div class=\"tsg-values\">\n      <div>\n        <h2 class=\"sec\" id=\"tsg-about-h\">A guide written from behind the counter.<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"lead\">The Tokyo Sushi Guide is a chef-led publication for anyone who wants to understand real sushi &ndash; not a restaurant blog, but a trusted reference to the craft, etiquette and seasonality of Edomae sushi as it is practiced in Tokyo today.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"muted\">Every guide is grounded in the daily work of a Tokyo sushi counter: how fish is sourced and aged, why the rice matters as much as the fish, how an omakase actually flows, and what to do &ndash; and not do &ndash; when you sit down. Our aim is simple: to help first-time visitors and lifelong enthusiasts alike experience Tokyo sushi with confidence and respect.<\/p>\n        <p><a class=\"textlink\" href=\"#tsg-chef\">Meet the chef behind the guide<\/a><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div>\n        <ul class=\"tsg-vlist\">\n          <li><h3>Chef-led, not crowd-sourced<\/h3><p>Every article is written and reviewed from the perspective of a working Tokyo sushi chef.<\/p><\/li>\n          <li><h3>Traveler-first<\/h3><p>Clear English explanations of the words, customs and choices that first-time guests find confusing.<\/p><\/li>\n          <li><h3>Always seasonal<\/h3><p>Guidance that follows the Japanese calendar of fish, because sushi changes with the season.<\/p><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <div class=\"tsg-meta\">\n          <span>Curated by a Tokyo sushi chef<\/span>\n          <span>Twelve editorial categories<\/span>\n          <span>Free to read<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ============ CATEGORIES ============ -->\n<section class=\"section cream\" id=\"tsg-categories\" aria-labelledby=\"tsg-cat-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <p class=\"kicker\">Browse by theme<\/p>\n    <h2 class=\"sec\" id=\"tsg-cat-h\">Explore the guide<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lead muted\" style=\"max-width:640px\">Twelve categories that together map the whole world of Tokyo sushi &ndash; from your very first omakase to the fish, the counter, and the culture around it.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"tsg-cats\" style=\"margin-top:40px\">\n\n      <a class=\"tsg-cat\" href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/first-omakase\/\">\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__ph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_4775.jpg\" alt=\"An omakase course of nigiri, small dishes and sake laid out on the counter\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__body\"><span class=\"tsg-cat__k\">Start here<\/span><h3>First Omakase<\/h3><p>How omakase works, what it costs, and how to enjoy your first one.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/a>\n\n      <a class=\"tsg-cat\" href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/edomae-sushi\/\">\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__ph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/0A5A0900.jpg\" alt=\"A row of Edomae nigiri on a black stone slab\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__body\"><span class=\"tsg-cat__k\">The craft<\/span><h3>Edomae Sushi<\/h3><p>The Tokyo style of sushi &ndash; its history, technique and philosophy.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/a>\n\n      <a class=\"tsg-cat\" href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/sushi-etiquette\/\">\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__ph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250728_%E8%B5%A4%E5%9D%82%E9%AB%98%E7%94%B0%E3%81%95%E3%82%937297.jpg\" alt=\"A hand presenting a piece of aji nigiri\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__body\"><span class=\"tsg-cat__k\">Know before you go<\/span><h3>Sushi Etiquette<\/h3><p>Hands or chopsticks, soy sauce, timing &ndash; the unwritten rules made clear.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/a>\n\n      <a class=\"tsg-cat\" href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/fish-encyclopedia\/\">\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__ph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/%E3%81%BE%E3%81%90%E3%82%8D.png\" alt=\"Whole fresh fish on ice, sourced for the sushi counter\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__body\"><span class=\"tsg-cat__k\">Reference<\/span><h3>Fish Encyclopedia<\/h3><p>An illustrated glossary of the fish and shellfish you will meet on the counter.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/a>\n\n      <a class=\"tsg-cat\" href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/seasonal-fish\/\">\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__ph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_4770.jpg\" alt=\"Seasonal kinmedai nigiri on a stone slab\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__body\"><span class=\"tsg-cat__k\">By the season<\/span><h3>Seasonal Fish<\/h3><p>What is at its peak right now, and why timing is everything in sushi.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/a>\n\n      <a class=\"tsg-cat\" href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/inside-the-sushi-counter\/\">\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__ph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_4764.jpg\" alt=\"A sushi chef at work behind a cypress-wood counter\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__body\"><span class=\"tsg-cat__k\">Behind the scenes<\/span><h3>Inside the Sushi Counter<\/h3><p>The tools, the wood, the rituals &ndash; how a Tokyo counter really runs.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/a>\n\n      <a class=\"tsg-cat\" href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/japanese-tea-ceremony\/\">\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__ph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_4774.jpg\" alt=\"A refined multi-course meal presented on Karatsu ceramics\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__body\"><span class=\"tsg-cat__k\">Culture<\/span><h3>Japanese Tea Ceremony<\/h3><p>The spirit of hospitality that frames a proper Japanese meal.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/a>\n\n      <a class=\"tsg-cat\" href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/sake-pairing\/\">\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__ph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/0A5A0929-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A lineup of premium Japanese sake bottles at the counter\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__body\"><span class=\"tsg-cat__k\">Drink<\/span><h3>Sake Pairing<\/h3><p>How to choose sake with sushi &ndash; a simple framework for great pairings.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/a>\n\n      <a class=\"tsg-cat\" href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/japanese-culture\/\">\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__ph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_4792.jpg\" alt=\"A quiet, refined Japanese dining space\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__body\"><span class=\"tsg-cat__k\">Culture<\/span><h3>Japanese Culture<\/h3><p>The customs, aesthetics and ideas behind how Japan eats.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/a>\n\n      <a class=\"tsg-cat\" href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/tokyo-dining-guide\/\">\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__ph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_4793.jpg\" alt=\"An intimate Tokyo dining counter set for guests\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__body\"><span class=\"tsg-cat__k\">In Tokyo<\/span><h3>Tokyo Dining Guide<\/h3><p>How to plan, book and navigate fine dining in the city.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/a>\n\n      <a class=\"tsg-cat\" href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/chef-stories\/\">\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__ph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_4766.jpg\" alt=\"Two sushi chefs working together at the counter\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__body\"><span class=\"tsg-cat__k\">People<\/span><h3>Chef Stories<\/h3><p>Conversations with the people who devote their lives to the craft.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/a>\n\n      <a class=\"tsg-cat\" href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/sushi-tanji-stories\/\">\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__ph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_4769.jpg\" alt=\"Abalone nigiri, a signature of the house\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__body\"><span class=\"tsg-cat__k\">Our house<\/span><h3>Sushi Tanji Stories<\/h3><p>Notes from our own counter in Oku-Akasaka &ndash; the house behind the guide.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ============ EDITOR'S PICKS ============ -->\n<section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"tsg-picks-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <p class=\"kicker\">Editor&rsquo;s picks<\/p>\n    <h2 class=\"sec\" id=\"tsg-picks-h\">Where to begin<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lead muted\" style=\"max-width:640px\">Three cornerstone guides for first-time visitors to a Tokyo sushi counter. Start here, and the rest of the guide will make sense.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"tsg-cats cols3\" style=\"margin-top:40px\">\n\n      <a class=\"tsg-cat\" href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/first-omakase-tokyo-complete-guide\/\">\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__ph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_4775.jpg\" alt=\"An omakase course laid out on the counter\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__body\"><span class=\"tsg-cat__k\">First Omakase &middot; Guide<\/span><h3>Your First Omakase: a complete guide<\/h3><p>What omakase means, how the meal unfolds, what to wear, how to pay, and how to relax and enjoy the chef&rsquo;s choice.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/a>\n\n      <a class=\"tsg-cat\" href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/sushi-etiquette-tokyo-guide\/\">\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__ph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250728_%E8%B5%A4%E5%9D%82%E9%AB%98%E7%94%B0%E3%81%95%E3%82%937297.jpg\" alt=\"A hand presenting a piece of aji nigiri\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__body\"><span class=\"tsg-cat__k\">Sushi Etiquette &middot; Guide<\/span><h3>Sushi etiquette, without the anxiety<\/h3><p>Fingers or chopsticks, how to use soy sauce, when to eat, what to say to the chef &ndash; the real rules, gently explained.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/a>\n\n      <a class=\"tsg-cat\" href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/what-is-edomae-sushi\/\">\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__ph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/0A5A0900.jpg\" alt=\"Edomae nigiri arranged on a slate board\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"tsg-cat__body\"><span class=\"tsg-cat__k\">Edomae Sushi &middot; Guide<\/span><h3>What makes sushi &ldquo;Edomae&rdquo;<\/h3><p>The Tokyo tradition of curing, aging and seasoning fish &ndash; the ideas that separate great sushi from merely fresh fish.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ============ LEARN SUSHI (feature row) ============ -->\n<section class=\"section cream\" aria-labelledby=\"tsg-learn-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"tsg-row\">\n      <div class=\"tsg-row__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/0A5A0900.jpg\" alt=\"An assortment of nigiri on a stone slab, ready to learn from\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"tsg-row__body\">\n        <p class=\"kicker\">Learn sushi<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"tsg-learn-h\">One piece at a time.<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"muted\">Sushi rewards a little knowledge. Learn to read a counter, recognise the fish in front of you, and understand why each piece is served the way it is.<\/p>\n        <ul class=\"tsg-linklist\">\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/fish-encyclopedia\/\"><span>The fish, from akami to uni<\/span><span class=\"n\">Fish Encyclopedia<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/seasonal-fish\/\"><span>Reading the season<\/span><span class=\"n\">Seasonal Fish<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/inside-the-sushi-counter\/\"><span>How the counter works<\/span><span class=\"n\">Inside the Counter<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <a class=\"textlink\" href=\"#tsg-categories\">See all learning topics<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ============ EXPERIENCE TOKYO (feature row reversed) ============ -->\n<section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"tsg-exp-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"tsg-row rev\">\n      <div class=\"tsg-row__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_4793.jpg\" alt=\"An intimate Tokyo sushi counter set for the evening\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"tsg-row__body\">\n        <p class=\"kicker\">Experience Tokyo<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"tsg-exp-h\">Beyond the plate.<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"muted\">A great sushi meal is part of a larger evening. Learn how to plan a night out in Tokyo, understand the customs around the table, and make the most of your visit.<\/p>\n        <ul class=\"tsg-linklist\">\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/tokyo-dining-guide\/\"><span>Planning a night of fine dining<\/span><span class=\"n\">Tokyo Dining<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/japanese-culture\/\"><span>Customs at the Japanese table<\/span><span class=\"n\">Japanese Culture<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/sake-pairing\/\"><span>Choosing sake with your meal<\/span><span class=\"n\">Sake Pairing<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <a class=\"textlink\" href=\"#tsg-categories\">Explore Tokyo topics<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ============ MEET THE CHEF ============ -->\n<section class=\"section sand\" id=\"tsg-chef\" aria-labelledby=\"tsg-chef-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"tsg-chef\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\">\n      <div class=\"tsg-chef__ph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_4764.jpg\" alt=\"Head chef of Sushi Tanji preparing a piece of nigiri at the counter\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"tsg-chef__body\">\n        <p class=\"kicker\">Meet the chef<\/p>\n        <h2 class=\"sec\" id=\"tsg-chef-h\" itemprop=\"name\">Curated by Sushi Tanji<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"tsg-chef__role\"><span itemprop=\"jobTitle\">Head Sushi Chef<\/span> &middot; <span itemprop=\"worksFor\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Restaurant\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Sushi Tanji<\/span><\/span>, Oku-Akasaka<\/p>\n        <blockquote>&ldquo;Good sushi is honest work &ndash; the right fish, at the right moment, treated with respect. This guide is how we share that with the world.&rdquo;<\/blockquote>\n        <p class=\"muted\" itemprop=\"description\">The Tokyo Sushi Guide is edited from the counter of Sushi Tanji, an omakase house in Oku-Akasaka trained in the Edomae tradition. Rooted in Kyushu and working with trusted suppliers across Japan, the chef serves each guest with sincerity &ndash; and writes this guide in the same spirit, so that visitors from anywhere can understand what they are tasting.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"btnrow\" style=\"margin-top:26px\">\n          <a class=\"btn ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/introduction-of-chef\/\">About the chef<\/a>\n          <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tablecheck.com\/en\/shops\/sushi-tanji\/reserve\" rel=\"noopener\">Reserve a seat<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ============ PILLAR TRIO ============ -->\n<section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"tsg-trio-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <p class=\"kicker\">Deeper into the craft<\/p>\n    <h2 class=\"sec\" id=\"tsg-trio-h\">Three worlds worth knowing<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"tsg-trio\" style=\"margin-top:40px\">\n\n      <div class=\"tsg-trio__c\">\n        <div class=\"tsg-trio__ph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_4774.jpg\" alt=\"Seasonal dishes presented on traditional Japanese ceramics\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"tsg-trio__b\"><h3>The Tea Ceremony<\/h3><p>Where the Japanese idea of hospitality begins &ndash; and how it shapes every meal that follows, including sushi.<\/p><a class=\"textlink\" href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/japanese-tea-ceremony\/\">Read the culture<\/a><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"tsg-trio__c\">\n        <div class=\"tsg-trio__ph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/%E3%81%BE%E3%81%90%E3%82%8D.png\" alt=\"A cut of prime tuna for sushi\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"tsg-trio__b\"><h3>Seasonal Fish<\/h3><p>Tuna in winter, sea bream in spring, bonito with the first green leaves &ndash; a year of sushi told through its fish.<\/p><a class=\"textlink\" href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/seasonal-fish\/\">Follow the season<\/a><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"tsg-trio__c\">\n        <div class=\"tsg-trio__ph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/0A5A0929-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Premium Japanese sake bottles lined up at the counter\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"tsg-trio__b\"><h3>Sake Pairing<\/h3><p>A calm, practical way to pair sake with sushi &ndash; no jargon, just what tastes good and why.<\/p><a class=\"textlink\" href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/sake-pairing\/\">Learn to pair<\/a><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ============ LATEST ============ -->\n<section class=\"section cream\" aria-labelledby=\"tsg-latest-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:end;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin-bottom:36px\">\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"kicker\">The newsroom<\/p>\n        <h2 class=\"sec\" id=\"tsg-latest-h\" style=\"margin:0\">Latest from the guide<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n      <p class=\"muted\" style=\"margin:0;max-width:360px;font-size:14.5px\">New guides publish through the season. The first cornerstone pieces are live now.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tsg-latest\">\n      <a class=\"tsg-la\" href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/first-omakase-tokyo-complete-guide\/\">\n        <div class=\"tsg-la__k\">First Omakase<\/div>\n        <h3>Your First Omakase in Tokyo: the complete guide<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"tsg-la__m\">Guide &middot; New &middot; July 2026<\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <a class=\"tsg-la\" href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/sushi-etiquette-tokyo-guide\/\">\n        <div class=\"tsg-la__k\">Sushi Etiquette<\/div>\n        <h3>Sushi etiquette, without the anxiety<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"tsg-la__m\">Guide &middot; New &middot; July 2026<\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <a class=\"tsg-la\" href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/what-is-edomae-sushi\/\">\n        <div class=\"tsg-la__k\">Edomae Sushi<\/div>\n        <h3>What makes sushi &ldquo;Edomae&rdquo;? Tokyo&rsquo;s original style, explained<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"tsg-la__m\">Guide &middot; New &middot; July 2026<\/div>\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ============ FAQ ============ -->\n<section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"tsg-faq-h\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <p class=\"kicker center\">Good to know<\/p>\n    <h2 class=\"sec center\" id=\"tsg-faq-h\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"tsg-faq\" style=\"margin-top:40px\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\n\n      <details itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n        <summary itemprop=\"name\">What is omakase?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"tsg-faq__a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>Omakase means &ldquo;I leave it to you.&rdquo; Instead of ordering from a menu, you trust the chef to serve a sequence of the best fish available that day, piece by piece, at the counter. It is the classic way to experience Edomae sushi in Tokyo.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n        <summary itemprop=\"name\">Should I eat sushi with my hands or chopsticks?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"tsg-faq__a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>Both are perfectly acceptable for nigiri. Many chefs prefer you use your fingers, because it is gentle on the rice. Sashimi is eaten with chopsticks. Whatever you choose, eat each piece in one bite, soon after it is served.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n        <summary itemprop=\"name\">How do I use soy sauce with nigiri?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"tsg-faq__a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>Dip the fish &ndash; not the rice &ndash; lightly into soy sauce, if any is offered. At many omakase counters the chef already seasons each piece, so no soy sauce is needed at all. When in doubt, taste first before reaching for the soy.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n        <summary itemprop=\"name\">What does &ldquo;Edomae&rdquo; sushi mean?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"tsg-faq__a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>Edomae refers to the Tokyo (old &ldquo;Edo&rdquo;) style of sushi, built on techniques such as curing, marinating and aging fish rather than serving it purely raw. These methods deepen flavour and are the foundation of how sushi is made in Tokyo today.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n        <summary itemprop=\"name\">Is this guide only about Sushi Tanji?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"tsg-faq__a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>No. The Tokyo Sushi Guide is a broader resource about understanding and enjoying authentic sushi in Tokyo. It is curated by the chef of Sushi Tanji, who shares the knowledge of the counter so any visitor can dine with confidence &ndash; wherever they choose to eat.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <details itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n        <summary itemprop=\"name\">Where is Sushi Tanji, and can I book a seat?<\/summary>\n        <div class=\"tsg-faq__a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>Sushi Tanji is an omakase counter in Oku-Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo. You can reserve a seat online, and English guidance is provided for overseas guests. See the <a class=\"textlink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tablecheck.com\/en\/shops\/sushi-tanji\/reserve\" rel=\"noopener\">reservation page<\/a> to book.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ============ RESERVATION CTA ============ -->\n<section class=\"tsg-cta bleed\" aria-labelledby=\"tsg-cta-h\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"tsg-cta__img\" src=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_4775.jpg\" alt=\"An omakase course laid out at the counter\" loading=\"lazy\">\n  <div class=\"tsg-cta__scrim\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"tsg-cta__inner\">\n    <p class=\"kicker on-dark\">From the guide to the counter<\/p>\n    <h2 id=\"tsg-cta-h\">Read the guide, then taste it.<\/h2>\n    <p>When you are ready to experience Tokyo sushi for yourself, our counter in Oku-Akasaka is waiting. English guidance provided for every overseas guest.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"btnrow center\">\n      <a class=\"btn gold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tablecheck.com\/en\/shops\/sushi-tanji\/reserve\" rel=\"noopener\">Reserve at Sushi Tanji<\/a>\n      <a class=\"btn on-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/menu\/\">View the menu<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ============ FOOTER STRIP ============ -->\n<section class=\"tsg-foot bleed\" aria-label=\"The Tokyo Sushi Guide directory\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"tsg-foot__top\">\n      <div class=\"tsg-foot__brand\">\n        <div class=\"k\">The Tokyo Sushi Guide<\/div>\n        <h3>Understand sushi the way Tokyo does.<\/h3>\n        <p>A chef-led guide to authentic sushi in Tokyo &ndash; the craft, the etiquette, the seasons and the culture of the counter. Curated by Sushi Tanji, Oku-Akasaka.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div>\n        <h4>Learn<\/h4>\n        <ul>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/first-omakase\/\">First Omakase<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/edomae-sushi\/\">Edomae Sushi<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/sushi-etiquette\/\">Sushi Etiquette<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/fish-encyclopedia\/\">Fish Encyclopedia<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/seasonal-fish\/\">Seasonal Fish<\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n      <div>\n        <h4>Experience<\/h4>\n        <ul>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/sake-pairing\/\">Sake Pairing<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/tokyo-dining-guide\/\">Tokyo Dining Guide<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/category\/japanese-culture\/\">Japanese Culture<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/en\/introduction-of-chef\/\">Meet the Chef<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tablecheck.com\/en\/shops\/sushi-tanji\/reserve\" rel=\"noopener\">Reserve a Seat<\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tsg-foot__bar\">\n      <span>The Tokyo Sushi Guide &ndash; Curated by Sushi Tanji<\/span>\n      <span><a href=\"https:\/\/sushi-tanji.com\/tokyo-sushi-guide\/\" style=\"color:#e5cf94\">\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e\u7248<\/a> &middot; Oku-Akasaka &middot; Minato-ku &middot; Tokyo<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A chef-led guide to understanding and experiencing authentic sushi in Tokyo \u2014 Edomae technique, omakase etiquette, seasonal fish, sake pairing and the culture of the counter. 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