Tokyo Sushi Academy International Sushi Chef Course
Master authentic Edomae sushi techniques where the craft was born. Tokyo Sushi Academy's intensive five-week program gives you the practical skills, confidence, and professional foundation to create sushi at a much higher level—whether you're pursuing a culinary career or refining your craft.
What this is
The International Sushi Chef Course is an intensive five-week, hands-on training program held at Tokyo Sushi Academy's Tsukiji campus. Designed for beginners through intermediate learners, the curriculum teaches traditional Edomae sushi techniques alongside Japanese knife skills, fish preparation, sashimi, Japanese cuisine, tempura, food hygiene, and omakase-style counter service. Classes are taught in Japanese with English interpretation, and students spend every weekday building practical skills through repeated hands-on practice before completing a graduation exam.
Who it's for
- Aspiring sushi chefs
- Home cooks ready to develop professional-level skills
- Culinary professionals expanding their Japanese cuisine expertise
- Restaurant owners wanting to add authentic sushi to their menu
- Anyone interested in intensive, structured sushi training in Japan
Requirements
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old
- No professional cooking experience is required
- Ability to stay in Japan legally for the full course period
- 80% attendance and a passing grade on the nigiri sushi and hoso-maki thin roll skill test to receive the completion certificate
What you get
- 5 weeks of intensive, hands-on training, Monday to Friday, at TSA's Tsukiji or Shinjuku location
- Daily hands-on instruction covering traditional Edomae nigiri, sushi rice preparation, sashimi, rolled sushi, and fish butchery.
- Practice on real whole fish for most species (tuna practiced on blocks, given its size)
- Practical experience with food hygiene and professional kitchen practices
- A graduation practical exam to demonstrate your skill
- A Tokyo Sushi Academy certificate upon successful completion, passing grade, and meeting attendance requirement
Why this is useful
Tokyo Sushi Academy specializes in helping international students learn authentic Japanese sushi techniques through an intensive, practice-first approach. Instead of focusing only on making sushi, the curriculum develops the broader skills needed in a professional kitchen—from knife mastery and fish preparation to customer service at the sushi counter. Studying in Tsukiji also places students in one of Japan's most iconic culinary neighborhoods, surrounded by world-renowned seafood markets and sushi restaurants.
Become A Sushi Chef In Tokyo
Apply to Tokyo Sushi Academy's International Sushi Chef Course and start training in 5 weeks