Another sushiya in Tokyo where you can actually make a reservation: Ichikawa. Ichikawa-san is one of the first Araki disciples to branch off with his own shop, and the meal is actually pretty similar to Araki-san's. Now that Araki-san is back in Tokyo, it's definitely a more accessible alternative - and with a Tabelog Bronze award and ranking above... More
Another sushiya in Tokyo where you can actually make a reservation: Ichikawa. Ichikawa-san is one of the first Araki disciples to branch off with his own shop, and the meal is actually pretty similar to Araki-san's. Now that Araki-san is back in Tokyo, it's definitely a more accessible alternative - and with a Tabelog Bronze award and ranking above 4, it's an obvious attraction for foodies seeking confirmation bias in internet scores. Predictably, the nigiri portion of the meal is nearly half tuna, with a few Araki-style "double drop" nigiri sequences. Ichikawa-san seems to favor oil and fat-rich tuna, so if decadence is your speed, this will probably become a fast favorite. Less