JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI is the story of 85 year-old Jiro Ono, considered by many to be the world’s greatest sushi chef. He is the proprietor of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a 10-seat, sushi-only restaurant inauspiciously located in a Tokyo subway station. Despite its humble appearances, it is the first restaurant of its kind to be awarded a prestigious 3 star Michelin review, and sushi lovers from around the globe make repeated pilgrimage, calling months in advance and shelling out top dollar for a coveted seat at Jiro’s sushi bar.
For most of his life, Jiro has been mastering the art of making sushi, but even at his age he sees himself still striving for perfection, working from sunrise to well beyond sunset to taste every piece of fish; meticulously train his employees; and carefully mold and finesse the impeccable presentation of each sushi creation. At the heart of this story is Jiro’s relationship with his eldest son Yoshikazu, the worthy heir to Jiro’s legacy, who is unable to live up to his full potential in his father’s shadow.
The feature film debut of director David Gelb, JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI is a thoughtful and elegant meditation on work, family, and the art of perfection, chronicling Jiro’s life as both an unparalleled success in the culinary world, and a loving yet complicated father.
The acclaimed film Jiro Dreams of Sushi is more than a documentary about Japanese cuisine — it’s a profound reflection on devotion, discipline, and the sacredness of craft. Every gesture by Jiro, the master sushi chef, speaks to values we deeply cherish at The Wellbeing Planet: living consciously, finding beauty in simplicity, and honoring our work as a spiritual path.
Just as Jiro transforms humble ingredients into masterpieces, The Wellbeing Planet invites you to transform your everyday life through nature, wisdom, and mindful practice.
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Because to live with purpose is also an art — and in each of us lives a quiet master like Jiro.
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