Kenji’s Sushi and Spirits: Volume 1

A quiet island. A mysterious past. A sushi restaurant where spirits gather after sunset.

After years of chasing perfection in the elite culinary world, sushi chef Kenji Lek leaves everything behind for the remote island of Ryokinosha—a place hiding many secrets just beyond its shores.

Complete with azure seas, snow-capped peaks, and mystical bamboo forests, the island feels untouched by time. Charting his own course, Kenji opens a small sushi restaurant overlooking the sea, serving unique dishes crafted with passion and culinary care.

But Ryokinosha holds secrets far older than the tides.

At night, strange customers begin appearing at his counter—wandering spirits, travelers, and unlikely friends, most of which tend to vanish before dawn. As Kenji learns the island’s hidden customs, he forms an unlikely friendship with Rook, a curious young local boy with a talent for finding trouble and an uncanny connection to the spirit world.

Together, they uncover stories buried beneath the island’s tranquil surface: a dark and tumultuous past, ancient shrines long forsaken, and a mysterious curse- one that spans generations.

As the boundary between humans and spirits begins to thin, Kenji must decide whether Ryokinosha is truly the fresh start he longed for—or the place destiny has been leading him all along.


Perfect for readers who love:

• Cozy fantasy with emotional depth

• Japanese folklore and spirits

• Found family and quiet friendships

• Atmospheric island settings

• Food-centered storytelling with heart

An unforgettable tale of sushi, spirits, and what happens when we journey into the unknown.