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Becoming a sushi master chef typically requires at least a decade's worth of experience. — Handout

In Japan, becoming a sushi chef is not simply a matter of learning how to slice fish, mould rice into mounds and bind the two together. In fact, the art of making sushi takes at least a decade to perfect and the sushi chefs who attempt to hone this fine art are called itamae.

Earning the title of sushi master chef requires years of watching and gleaning techniques and skills from mentors (including rice configurations which differ from chef to chef) before finally being allowed to prepare sushi for customers.