{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"HUNGRY.","title":"Michelin Starred Sushi Master - The Art of Discipline & Destiny - Endo Kazutoshi","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":6884,"description":"What does it really take to become a sushi master? And why does one of London's most celebrated Japanese chefs believe that mastering the knife is the easy part? Dan Pope sits down with Endo Kazutoshi, the chef behind Kioku, to explore the extraordinary discipline, philosophy and creativity behind Japanese cuisine. From 17-hour working days and a brutally demanding apprenticeship to a 100-year-old sushi sauce passed down through generations, Endo reveals how tradition has shaped his approach to food, leadership and life.\nThey explore the Japanese philosophy of Ichigo Ichie, why Endo sees sushi as his punk rock, the importance of respecting farmers and fishermen, and his belief that a great restaurant depends on a golden triangle of guests, team and suppliers.\nAlong the way, they dive into samurai wisdom, Zen Buddhism, Steve Jobs, Japanese calligraphy, the dangers of social media, and what Pep Guardiola can teach us about building extraordinary teams.\nA conversation about much more than sushi: curiosity, craftsmanship, creative rebellion and the pursuit of excellence.\n\nON THE MENU:\n00:00:00 Introduction\n00:01:18 The Brutal Reality of Japanese Sushi Apprenticeships\n00:03:15 Born Into a Sushi Dynasty\n00:05:18 What Sat Bains Teaches Chefs About Thinking\n00:08:34 The Golden Triangle of Restaurant Success\n00:12:35 The Japanese Philosophy of Ichigo Ichie\n00:15:07 Why Sushi Is More Than Food\n00:18:08 Japanese Spirituality, Language and Culture\n00:22:00 How Life Experiences Shape Japanese Cuisine\n00:26:17 The Unspoken Lessons of a Sushi Master\n00:30:20 Chris Williamson's 2D vs 3D Life Lessons\n00:35:00 Has Technology Made Learning Too Easy?\n00:39:45 The Correct Way to Eat Sushi in Japan\n00:43:57 Why Great Restaurants Need a Little Madness\n00:48:30 Bruce Lee's Be Like Water Philosophy\n00:50:49 Don't Look at the Tree, Look at the Forest\n00:54:31 Why Endo Calls Sushi His Punk Rock\n00:59:00 Japan vs London: Two Different Worlds\n01:05:18 Japan's Loneliness and Work Culture...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/gxmV4UzMdxQXxd72h-fgEanMz6IG37j1u683zTmU0ac/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85ZGI4/Y2FkNjcwNmEwMDNm/YWUwOTcyZTM0YzYw/YWU3My5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}