Obama fulfils Tokyo sushi dream

TOKYO: US President Barack Obama dined at a tiny Tokyo sushi restaurant – a revered spot with three coveted Michelin stars but only a handful of seats – ruled with an iron rod by its redoubtable 88-year-old owner.

The world’s most powerful man, dining at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, was entirely at the mercy of Jiro Ono, whose exacting standards and tireless work ethic have made him legendary among global foodies.