94 years old (Born on January 03, 1931)
Happy Birthday, Chef Rokusaburo Michiba! Your dazzling debut as the legendary first Japanese Iron Chef forever changed our perception of culinary competitions. Who could forget your epic calligraphy-inspired presentations or those jaw-dropping knife skills? You've truly sliced and diced your way into cooking history with style (and perhaps a dash of soy sauce).Today we celebrate not just another year, but countless inspiring kitchen battles you've effortlessly conquered. May this coming year bring you more inventive recipes and fewer surprise ingredients like octopus ice cream—all while continuing to inspire chefs across generations! Long live the original Kitchen Samurai!