Japan's sushi legend Jiro Ono turns 100 and is not ready for retirement

In this photo released by Bureau of Social Welfare, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, sushi legend Jiro Ono talks to reporters, who gathered in front of his restaurant to celebrate his 100th birthday in Tokyo, on Sept. 18, 2025. (Bureau of Social Welfare, Tokyo Metropolitan Government via AP)

Japanese sushi legend Jiro Ono won three Michelin stars for more than a decade, the world’s oldest head chef to do so. He has served the world’s dignitaries and his art of sushi was featured in an award-winning film.

After all these achievements and at the age of 100, he is not ready to fully retire.