Yasuhiko Mitani runs a secretive six-seat Tokyo sushi sanctuary with a four-year waitlist, dedicated entirely to artistic purity. His philosophy, "The Mariage", pairs exquisite sushi with rare wine and sake on a molecular level. Driven by deep gratitude after surviving a severe heart condition, Mitani treats every ingredient with profound reverence. This documentary follows his ultimate challenge of bringing his unparalleled culinary art to a global stage at the Lotte New York Palace.

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MITANI – The Mariage of Sushi (2026)

September 20, 2026 71 min

Documentary

Director: Keita Ideno, Ivan Kovač

Yasuhiko Mitani runs a secretive six-seat Tokyo sushi sanctuary with a four-year waitlist, dedicated entirely to artistic purity. His philosophy, "The Mariage", pairs exquisite sushi with rare wine and sake on a molecular level. Driven by deep gratitude after surviving a severe heart condition, Mitani treats every ingredient with profound reverence. This documentary follows his ultimate challenge of bringing his unparalleled culinary art to a global stage at the Lotte New York Palace.

Director

Keita Ideno Keita Ideno Ivan Kovač Ivan Kovač