Jiro Ono has been making sushi for over 70 years. The documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi gives a glimpse into the mind of the man behind Sukiyabashi Jiro, the three Michellin Star 10-seat counter restaurant in Tokyo. The Japanese has a fascinating philosophy, shokunin which refers to artisans/craftsmen who is solely devoted to perfection in their chosen craft. Jiro falls within this. At 85 years old (when the documentary came out about three years ago), he was still on this quest for perfection by improving every day, bit by bit. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1UDS2kgqY8[/youtube]...

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