Cuban boxer changed the gloves for a spatula in Japan

The story of Valodia Carrero, a Cuban boxer in Japan who became a chef, is a clear example that discipline and passion have no borders.

Today, instead of hitting the ring, Carrero faces a very different challenge: to publicize the flavors of Cuba in Japan.

Your business, «The sandwichazo«, Located in Kawaguchiko, near Mount Fuji, he has won the admiration of both premises and tourists.

With his Food Truck, the Cuban boxer in Japan is carrying the real Cuban cuisine to a very different culture.

«If my authentic and delicious Cuban sandwiches have not tried, it is the perfect time to do it! Our sandwiches are made with fresh ingredients and a traditional recipe that will transport you directly to the streets of Mt. Fuji. Each bite is an explosion of flavor that you will not want to lose yourself. In addition, we are located in the heart of Kawaguchiko, so there are no excuses for not visiting us! ”Shared the Cuban.

This tireless spirit of Valodia is reflected in every detail of his business, from the bilingual menu in Japanese and English to the way he receives his clients with the warmth that only a Cuban can offer.

The resilience that he demonstrated in the ring now moves to the kitchen, and with each Cuban sandwich that also serves sharing a piece of his homeland.

The battle of Valodia is not only against the nostalgia of Cubans living in Japan, but also against the ignorance of Cuban flavors in a country where local gastronomy is so different.

However, his food truck has become a symbol of the Cuban diaspora in Japan, a shelter where household flavors come alive in the midst of a foreign environment.

The connection with the Cuban community in Japan

For many of the Cubans who live in Japan, «Sandwichazo» is a piece of their home. This corner of Cuba in the heart of Kawaguchiko allows exiled Cubans to feel closer to their land.

Food, as a cultural bridge, is a perfect way to connect people, and Valodia knows it well.

Cuban sandwiches are the star dish of the menu, but it is not only its flavor that attracts diners, but also the passion with which Valodia prepares them.

It is not uncommon to see a Japanese client testing his first Cuban sandwich and being surprised by the combination of flavors he had never experienced.

Resilience and reinvention

As a good former boxer, Valodia never gives up. Although his business faced challenges in his early years, his persistence has made «the Sandwichazo» today recognized throughout the region.

Valodia Carrero, the Cuban boxer in Japan, has not only managed to adapt to Japanese culture, but has managed to find a unique niche for Cuban food.

With the same discipline he trained for the ring, Carrero has made his food truck become a success. Its history is a testimony of how personal and professional reinvention can lead you to unexpected, but equally gratifying places.

Carrero demonstrates that the true spirit of the Cuban boxer in Japan does not only reside in the blows it gives, but in its ability to resist.

Today, Valodia continues to fight, but now in a new sand: the kitchen. And he does it with the same passion, effort and love for his land that allowed him to succeed in boxing.

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