Archive · 27 Oct 2025
100-Year-Old Sushi Legend Jiro Ono Aims for 114
Jiro Ono, a famous sushi chef from Japan, just turned 100!
He's been making sushi for a long time and has even earned three Michelin stars.
He's not ready to retire yet, planning to work for a few more years.
He says the secret to his health is working.
Jiro opened his own restaurant in Tokyo, and it became well-known.
He once even turned down the Japanese government for a reservation, keeping his restaurant for regular customers.
He enjoys eating tuna, gizzard shad, and saltwater eel.
His son works with him now, and Jiro is aiming to live even longer!
Jiro Ono, a renowned sushi chef, celebrated his 100th birthday.
Ono is the founder of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a sushi restaurant in Tokyo.
Ono's restaurant earned three Michelin stars for over a decade.
He aims to continue working, with a goal of reaching 114 years old.
Ono has served notable figures, including former U.S. President Barack Obama.
- Who
- Jiro Ono, a Japanese sushi chef
- What
- Celebrating his 100th birthday and aiming to continue working.
- When
- Marked his 100th birthday recently.
- Where
- Tokyo, Japan
- Why
- To continue working and enjoying life.
- Name
- Jiro Ono
- Age
- 100 years old
- Restaurant
- Sukiyabashi Jiro
- Location
- Ginza district, Tokyo
- Michelin Stars
- Three
- Favorite Sushi
- Maguro, kohada, anago