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Study the craft of sushi in Japan.

Intensive Sushi Training Program in Aoshima, Miyazaki. Explore technique, ingredients, Japanese gastronomy and craftsmanship in a group of no more than three. Eight weeks · Taught in English · ¥1,450,000.

Student learning how to use a Hocho to become a sushi-chef at the 2 month sushi course at Osuno Sushi in Miyazaki Japan

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Why OSU NO SUSHI?

Learn sushi through technique, ingredients and Japanese gastronomy. Daily practice connects fish, knife work and rice with preservation, fermentation, seasonality and hospitality. In Aoshima, coastal life and local food culture give the craft its context.

a fishing port in the heart of Aoshima Miyazaki

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Learn the relationships behind sushi.

Fish and the sea. Rice and fermentation. The vessel on the table and the tea beside it. At OSU, these relationships are part of understanding the craft.

Osuno Sushi students enjoying traditional kimono-wearing cultural experience in Aoshima, Miyazaki, Japan

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Japanese Gastronomy & Cultural Experiences

Explore the ingredients, crafts and thinking behind Japanese food culture through tea, fermentation, pottery, fishing ports and local producers. Experiences vary with season, availability and course dates.

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A chef remains a student.

Becoming a sushi chef does not mean you have finished learning. There is always more to understand about an ingredient, a movement, and the person you are serving.

Your Path to Sushi Mastery Begins Here

Who Is This Program For?

For professional chefs developing their sushi skills, future sushi restaurant owners, and serious beginners seeking intensive training in Japan.

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Learn Fundamentals &
Advanced Techniques

Develop knife sharpening, fish preparation, sushi rice, nigiri, sashimi and maki through practical repetition. Explore preservation, seasonality and presentation alongside the techniques used at a sushi counter.

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Daily Hands-On Practice
with Fresh Seafood

Work with fish and Japanese ingredients through preparation, tasting and repeated practice. Learn to observe texture, condition and seasonality while building a more precise and thoughtful approach to sushi.

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Small-Group Training

Minimum enrollment: 1 student. Maximum group size: 3 students. The program can run with one enrolled student. Small groups allow more repetition, closer observation and more practical training time.

Lesson Name
Lesson Date
December 2026 Course
December 18, 2026
March 2027 Course
March 1, 2027
April 2027 Course
April 16, 2027

Life in Aoshima

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Learn sushi in a Japanese coastal town where the ocean, fishing culture, local ingredients and daily life are part of the experience.
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Explore local seafood, Miyazaki food culture and the Pacific coast. Weekends are free for restaurants, surfing, nature and nearby towns.
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Accommodation Included
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​Your program fee includes a private room and utilities. Check in from the day before the course. Extra nights after the course may be available for ¥5,000 per night, including tax.

Sushi Culture & the 
Coastal Life

Located on the pristine coastline of Aoshima, Miyazaki. The land where the gods of Japan originated

These testimonials describe students’ experiences on past courses. References to individual chefs reflect the teaching team at that time, rather than the current program.

What Our Students Say

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“I wanted to learn how to make sushi while being in Japan. I was able to learn how to sharpen Japanese and Western knives, use deba and yanagiba knives, make katsuramuki, sushi rolls and nigiri, and clean, fillet and age fish!”

- Ece Pekcan, Turkey, Yacht Chef Specializing in Mediterranean Cuisine

Student review of Osuno Sushi School in Aoshima, Miyazaki

“An unforgettable experience! Learning from a Michelin-starred chef in Japan was a dream come true.”

– Killian Le Berrigaud, France

Student review of Osuno Sushi School in Aoshima, Miyazaki, Japan

“I came in with zero experience, and now I can make sushi like a pro!”

- Eirini Evdoxia Kalaountzoglou, Greece

Program fee: ¥1,450,000. Includes tuition, private-room accommodation, utilities, lunch on class days, cultural experiences and Miyazaki Airport transfers. Registration: ¥150,000 (non-refundable). Balance: ¥1,300,000 upon arrival.

Begin Your Training in Aoshima

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