It was exciting. I wanted more freedom. I think if you like it here and like what you're doing, you will have a very good chance at being successful. In Japan it's a different story. I think it's harder in Japan, with Japanese restaurants.
Japan has very expensive property.
You have to pay a lot of money for ingredients, especially for French food, like foie gras. You have to focus more on the business. I think Japanese food and French food are totally different. French food is like fire. If you go to a French restaurant, it is so hot - the flattop is like fire.