Chef Sadao Sakamoto was selected as an outstanding craftsman [Modern Master Craftsman] in 2020.

Our hotel's head chef, Sadao Sakamoto, was selected as an "Outstanding Technician (Modern Master Craftsman)" for 2025 by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.

The ``Outstanding Skilled Person Award System'' recognizes outstanding skills in various fields such as industry, architecture, and cooking.

This award recognizes a skilled worker who is considered a leader in his or her field.

This system shows goals to craftsmen who are active in the world of skills and young people who aspire to the world of skills.

The aim is to secure and develop excellent technicians who will lead the future, and to pass on excellent skills to the next generation.

Throughout his career in Japanese cuisine, he has mastered the highly difficult "usuzukuri" technique.

Cutting fish into thin pieces of the same size and thickness without crushing the fibers,

Each time he cuts, he arranges each piece in the bowl and balances it with the bowl, demonstrating his outstanding skills.

Enjoy the "Awajishima 3-year Torafugu Plan".