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The Story of Chef Wakiya: Navigating Life's Challenges

TOKYO, Feb 05 (News On Japan) - In December 2023, Chef Tomoyoshi Wakiya, known as the "Iron Chef of Chinese Cuisine," opened an entirely new type of Chinese restaurant in Ginza. At 65, the master of Chinese cuisine continues to embrace challenges, though he reflects on his past saying, "I was never outstanding in anything, just an ordinary person without any particular dreams." His path in culinary arts was determined by his father, a fortune teller, who believed "Tomoyoshi is accompanied by the god of food."

Embarking on a journey dedicated solely to Chinese cuisine, Wakiya struggled and persevered for 50 years to reign atop Japan's Chinese culinary world. "The key is to make a choice. Without choosing, life doesn't begin," he states, offering advice to the modern youth plagued with indecision.

This message from the "Rebel of Chinese Cuisine" serves as a prescription for young individuals wrestling with their futures, highlighting Wakiya's belief in following one's own path as the key to success.

Source: FNN

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