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Japanese Ambassador Yamanouchi plays Piano Man sayonara for Chef Shima

Japanese Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi’s personal chef wished Ottawa farewell on March 19 with one last showcase of Canuck-inspired culinary creations

Japanese Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi, left, hosted an exclusive culinary showcase at his residence on March 19 to say farewell to his longtime personal chef Yasuhiro Shima with a song and some delicious sushi. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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BY STUART BENSON

March 23, 2026

While the Bard tells us that parting is a “sweet sorrow,” when the Japanese ambassador’s personal chef is informed he is being redeployed to New York, you can be assured that Yasuhiro Shima is going to make sure his departure will also be delicious.&nb...

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