Chef
Head Chef Hidenari Hishinuma
With over three decades devoted to Japanese cuisine and sushi, Head Chef Hishinuma brings a depth of experience and refined sensibility to his craft.
Trained initially in traditional Japanese cuisine in Osaka, he later returned to his hometown of Chiba to focus on sushi, further honing his skills in Tokyo over many years.
A defining influence came through his association with Masaaki Miyakawa of the three-Michelin-star Sushi Miyakawa, deepening his understanding of the philosophy and precision behind true Edomae sushi.
His experience extends beyond the counter, reflecting a considered approach to both craftsmanship and hospitality.
Each piece he creates reflects decades of discipline, respect for ingredients, and a quiet pursuit of excellence—offering guests not just a meal, but a refined and memorable experience.
Chef
Head Chef Hidenari Hishinuma
With over three decades devoted to Japanese cuisine and sushi, Head Chef Hishinuma brings a depth of experience and refined sensibility to his craft.
Trained initially in traditional Japanese cuisine in Osaka, he later returned to his hometown of Chiba to focus on sushi, further honing his skills in Tokyo over many years.
A defining influence came through his association with Masaaki Miyakawa of the three-Michelin-star Sushi Miyakawa, deepening his understanding of the philosophy and precision behind true Edomae sushi.
His experience extends beyond the counter, reflecting a considered approach to both craftsmanship and hospitality.
Each piece he creates reflects decades of discipline, respect for ingredients, and a quiet pursuit of excellence—offering guests not just a meal, but a refined and memorable experience.
Supervised by Masaaki Miyakawa
Chef Masaaki Miyakawa’s lifelong passion for sushi brought him from the northern island of Hokkaido to the capital of Tokyo. Chef Miyakawa also spent time in Hong Kong before returning to Hokkaido to establish Sushi Miyakawa in 2014. The eponymous restaurant Sushi Miyakawa was lauded with three Michelin stars.
Sushi Miyakawa is the only sushi restaurant in Hokkaido to hold this highly revered accolade. Each chef working at Sushi Shin by Miyakawa trains regularly with Chef Miyakawa, and his frequent visits to the Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo ensure that guests at Sushi Shin by Miyakawa experience the same exquisite sushi courses he serves daily in Sapporo.
Supervised by Masaaki Miyakawa
Chef Masaaki Miyakawa’s lifelong passion for sushi brought him from the northern island of Hokkaido to the capital of Tokyo. Chef Miyakawa also spent time in Hong Kong before returning to Hokkaido to establish Sushi Miyakawa in 2014. The eponymous restaurant Sushi Miyakawa was lauded with three Michelin stars.
Sushi Miyakawa is the only sushi restaurant in Hokkaido to hold this highly revered accolade. Each chef working at Sushi Shin by Miyakawa trains regularly with Chef Miyakawa, and his frequent visits to the Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo ensure that guests at Sushi Shin by Miyakawa experience the same exquisite sushi courses he serves daily in Sapporo.
