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Akasaka Ando
赤坂あんど
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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小関 竜馬Ryuma Koseki
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Mr. Koseki came across "simmered fresh fish" during training and became committed to Dashi.
He was born in 1972 in Aomori. Since childhood, he has been familiar with cooking and has learned the pleasure of cooking by himself. He chose to become a chef after receiving compliments for the dishes he served his friends. After graduating from school, he entered the culinary world. During his years of training, he came across "simmered fresh fish" and became committed to dashi (soup stock). He is currently working at Akasaka Ando. Under the motto of "Doing the ordinary work with care," he creates a gentle flavor by carefully carrying out each task one by one.
小関 竜馬Ryuma Koseki
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Wa Dining Sato
和Dining三十
- Jinbocho, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Umeshu (plum wine)
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佐藤 諒馬Ryoma Sato
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Delivering new charms of Japanese food based on the skills polished at a famous restaurant-inn.
Mr. Sato was born in 1990 in Chiba. Because of his love of cooking, he aspired to become a professional chef and studied at the international cooking department of Sakura-Higashi High School. After graduating, he studied hard for 8 years at Kagaya in Noto, a leading restaurant and ryokan inn in Japan. His dedicated devotion and careful handiwork have been highly evaluated. He has received many awards in cooking competitions, including being chosen to represent Ishikawa Prefecture in the Japanese Cuisine category at the National Skills Competition and receiving the Ishikawa Prefecture Youth Skill Award. With his motto of making Japanese food more familiar to people, in the fall of 2017, he opened his own restaurant Sato in Jimbocho, Tokyo.
佐藤 諒馬Ryoma Sato
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Sushi Miyako
鮨みやこ
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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五十嵐 介一Keiichi Igarashi
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Specializing in sushi for more than 45 years. Mr. Igarashi puts his heart and soul into every single piece of sushi and treats guests with seasonal delicacies.
He was born in 1961 in Hokkaido. The chef of Sushi Miyako. When he was a child, he had many opportunities to hear about the deliciousness of Edo-mae sushi from his father, who had lived in Tokyo, and he aspired to become a sushi chef. After training in Sapporo, he moved to Tokyo and gained experience at a sushi restaurant in a hotel in Kojimachi. Later, he connected with Sushi Miyako in the Hyatt Regency Tokyo in Nishi-Shinjuku, where he has worked for about 30 years. In 2022, he inherited it and established the current restaurant on the basement floor of the Hilton Tokyo in the same area. He is presenting the culmination of his life as a sushi chef.
五十嵐 介一Keiichi Igarashi
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Agu Pork Restaurant OBAR Kise Branch
アグー豚料理店おBAR 喜瀬店
- Nago/Ginoza-son, Okinawa
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese
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東 一樹Kazuki Azuma
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Mr. Azuma has been involved in Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine for 20 years. Wishing to spread the charm of Okinawan cuisine to the world.
Interested in cooking since childhood, he began his culinary career in earnest at 18. He honed his skills in a wide range of Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine at a famous hotel in Onna Village. Utilizing his experience and knowledge, he offers Okinawan cuisine that locals love.
東 一樹Kazuki Azuma
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Wasai Yakura
和彩 八倉
- Kamakura/Zushi, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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有賀 宏樹Hiroki Ariga
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Mr. Ariga offers various Japanese cuisine featuring the delicacies of the mountains and the sea unique to his hometown of Kamakura.
He was born in 1977 in Kanagawa. The sous-chef at Wasai Yakura. He grew up familiar with ingredients from the Kanagawa Prefecture, such as Kamakura and Miura and began his culinary career. Having gained experience at a seafood Japanese restaurant, he learned culinary skills and styles that bring out the best of varied ingredients from his hometown. Because of his skills, he was appointed to his current position. He serves authentic Japanese cuisine of local production for local consumption to guests from Japan and abroad who visit Kamakura. He always works with sincerity and hospitality, feeling motivated to connect with people through food and bring joy and pleasure to them.
有賀 宏樹Hiroki Ariga
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Unagidokoro Umami
うなぎ処 美味美
- Tenmabashi, Osaka
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Sake
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森本 優子Yuko Morimoto
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Adding color to special days of tourism and small everyday luxuries.
Ms. Morimoto was born in Osaka. Experienced sushi restaurant in Tezukayama, Abeno, in Osaka City for 5 years. As a hall staff member at the restaurant, which also serves kaiseki cuisine, she has watched over people's precious dining moments. She now works as the manager at Unagidokoro Umami. In a space where guests can enjoy a meal with history and culture, she provides color to special occasions for tourists and small luxuries for local people in their daily lives.
森本 優子Yuko Morimoto
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Sushiya Hajime
鮓家 一
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake
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古家 誠人Masato Furuya
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Mr. Furuya fulfilled his dream of opening his own restaurant by following in his father's footsteps and becoming a sushi chef.
He was born in 1967 in Tokyo. Since his family owned a sushi restaurant, he chose a life as a sushi chef. In 1987, he began his career in earnest at Imayoshi in Otemachi. Subsequently, he worked at Tokyo Green Hotel Korakuen in Suidobashi and Suijinen in Chofu before assuming the role of deputy head chef in the sushi division at Shinjuku Nadaman Hinkan. In 2007, he became the head chef at Grand Hyatt Tokyo Rokuroku. Then, he opened Sushiya Hajime as the owner in 2018.
古家 誠人Masato Furuya
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Ebisu Shisha Club
Ebisu Shisha Club
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / General / Coffee / Beer
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澤一樹Kazuki Sawa
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Mr. Sawa entered the industry with the desire to realize his ideal restaurant.
He entered the industry with the desire to realize his ideal restaurant. The condition of the restaurant at the time was not something quite favorable. As he worked part-time to learn about cooking, his passion for cuisine and ideal restaurant management grew stronger, so he entered the restaurant industry as a full-time employee. When smoking shisha as a pleasure, he was attracted by the similarities between flavors, ingredients, and seasonings, which can have infinite possibilities (taste) depending on their combination, and has continued to this day.
澤一樹Kazuki Sawa
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Ajinosato Bandai
味の里ばんだい
- Yamagata, Yamagata
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sake
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酒井 啓史Hiroshi Sakai
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Introducing the taste of Yamagata and the fun of Robatayaki.
Mr. Sakai was born in 1978 in Yamagata. After working as a company employee in the Kanto region, he returned to his hometown at 24. Since then, he has been running Ajinosato Bandai with his parents. In 2021, his idea redesigned the Robata (fireside) to its current form. Until then, chefs used to cook sitting down, but he changed to a standing style of grilling to be able to move aggressively. The distance to the guests is closer, giving the restaurant a more "entertaining" robatayaki atmosphere.
酒井 啓史Hiroshi Sakai
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Teppan Yakiniku Steak Mikinao
鉄板焼肉ステーキ樹直
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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大塚 直樹Naoki Otsuka
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Bringing local flavors to the world. Mr. Otsuka's passion for meat produces the best Teppanyaki.
He was born in 1977 in Hyogo. He decided to pursue his career in the culinary field because he cooks part-time and has loved cooking since he was a student. Trained at local restaurants in Kobe. He developed a particular passion for meat dishes and dreamed of opening a steak restaurant. This dream came true in November 2023 when he opened Teppan Yakiniku Steak Mikinao.
大塚 直樹Naoki Otsuka
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Akaushi Dining yoka-yoka Sakuramachi Branch
あか牛Dining yoka-yoka桜町店
- Kumamoto, Kumamoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Hamburger Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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村口 僚太Ryota Muraguchi
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Mr. Muraguchi is a chef who always with a smile, saying, "I want to bring smiles to the faces of all the guests who visit."
He was born in 1990 in Kumamoto. When he first encountered "cooking," he felt joy. He also found pleasure in having people eat it and making them smile, recognizing that it was a profession that suited him well and moving on to the culinary world. He honed his culinary skills by training for two years at a university hospital cafeteria, one year at a sushi restaurant, and four years at a Japanese-style bar. Currently, he works as a chef at Akaushi Dining yoka-yoka Sakuramachi Branch. He says that he wants to bring smiles to the faces of all the guests who visit.
村口 僚太Ryota Muraguchi
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Takiniku Meijin Wagyu Maru Ebisu Branch
炊き肉名人 和牛まる 恵比寿店
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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渡邉 繁明Shigeaki Watanabe
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Mr. Watanabe, a deputy manager, warmly welcomes guests with gentle a smile.
He was born in 1977 in Kanagawa. Not only in the food and beverage industry but also in various other fields, he has gained experience. In 2018, he joined Takiniku Meijin Wagyu Maru and started his career as a chef at the same time. Currently, as the deputy manager, he is active in various areas, including cooking and hospitality for guests. He strives daily to have many people taste their specialty, "Takiniku," and continues to make progress.
渡邉 繁明Shigeaki Watanabe
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n.A WINE BISTRO AND BAR
n.A WINE BISTRO AND BAR
- Nakano, Tokyo
- Bistro,Italian/French
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安部 紀明Noriaki Anbe
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Not only French and Italian cuisine, but Mr. Anbe also cooks Thai and other cuisines.
He has crossed over to many different fields. As well as his expertise in his specialty, his experience of learning without sticking to one or two genres has become his current style. He serves dishes that will make his guests happy, surprised, and delicious.
安部 紀明Noriaki Anbe
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Yakiniku Wabi Sabi Hozenji-Yokocho Main Branch
焼肉侘び寂び 法善寺横丁本店
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean / Wine
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宮里 常治Tsuneharu Miyasato
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Mr. Miyasato has loved to eat since he was a child and cooked by himself.
He was born in 1981 in Okinawa. From an early age, he loved eating and cooking his food at home. At the age of 20, he entered the culinary world and began his training. He honed his skills for 17 years at a kappo restaurant, which once won a star in the Michelin Guide, and for three years at a sushi restaurant. Currently, he is the owner of Yakiniku Wabi Sabi, which opened in June 2022. He says he wants guests to spend a relaxing and peaceful time in a relaxed atmosphere.
宮里 常治Tsuneharu Miyasato
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Yakitori Bancho Sapporo Tunagu-Yokocho Branch
やきとり番長 札幌つなぐ横丁店
- Sapporo Station, Hokkaido
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese
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名畑 いるかIruka Nahata
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Mr. Nahata wants to introduce delicious local grilled chicken skewers in Nagano prefecture to the people in Hokkaido!
Mr. Nahata was born in 1998 in Sapporo, Hokkaido. After graduating high school, he attended Campbellsville University in Kentucky, United States. He then transferred to the College of Central Florida and graduated. He worked as a manager at Kotoya Japanese restaurant in California for a year after graduation. Still, he came back to Japan due to the pandemic of COVID-19. He has worked as a general manager of Yakitori Bancho and Tebasaki Bancho for Bancho for 2 years.
名畑 いるかIruka Nahata
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Firenze Kita-Kyushu
フィレンツェ北九州
- Yahatahigashi-ku, Fukuoka
- Italian,Italian/French / General / Italian / Mediterranean
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高木 真義Masayoshi Takaki
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Destined for Western cuisine since birth, this chef spares no time or effort in his approach
Born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1982, Chef Takaki grew up in a family that managed a Western food restaurant where he watched both his parents cook since childhood. He learned by imitation, and naturally his opportunities to help out in the kitchen increased as he grew up. Training at the Western restaurant, he built up his fundamentals as a chef, improving his skills along the way. He now cooks at Italian restaurant Firenze Kita-Kyushu, putting his whole heart into every dish, operating on the ideal of sparing no effort to make food that has soul.
高木 真義Masayoshi Takaki
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Zanshin
残心
- Ikebukuro East Exit/Higashi-Ikebukuro, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Basashi (horse meat sashimi) / Curry / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot)
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江藤 秀夫Hideo Eto
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He treats guests to various dishes, from fresh seafood to Wagyu beef steaks.
In July 2014, Mr. Eto took on the role of store manager at the opening of Zanshin and has served in that position ever since. Its unique atmosphere, excellent service, and authentic cuisine aim to bring enjoyment to a wide range of guests.
江藤 秀夫Hideo Eto
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Kushikatsu Sakaba Hirokatsu Ueno Ameyoko Branch
串かつ酒場 ひろかつ 上野アメ横店
- Ueno, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns
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小俣 卓也Takuya Omata
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Trained at various types of restaurants, including Japanese and Italian cuisine.
Mr. Omata was born in November 1972 in Toshima-ku, Tokyo. From 18, he trained in various restaurant genres, such as Japanese cuisine, Italian cuisine, and major food and beverage chains. At KayaGroup, he studied under legendary Japanese chef Mr. Kazuyoshi Masaki and inherited the "Masaki-ryu" cooking style. Currently, he is also active in food and beverage management and as a food and beverage consultant, working with numerous companies to train young chefs.
小俣 卓也Takuya Omata
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es Craft
esクラフト
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Beer Bar,Bars (pubs) / Steak / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Beer
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川西 慧Satoshi Kawanishi
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Mr. Kawanishi used to enjoy growing crops in his vegetable garden and using them in his cooking.
Mr. Kawanishi was born in 1983 in Hokkaido. He enjoyed using the crops he grew in his vegetable garden for cooking. At the age of 20, he entered the culinary world. He worked as a bartender in an authentic bar for 2 years, in a Belgian beer restaurant as hall and kitchen staff for 2 years, in a buffet restaurant for 2 years, in a beer bar as a chef for 1.5 years, and in a steak house and Italian restaurant as a chef for 10 years. He then joined his current company and works as the head chef at es craft.
川西 慧Satoshi Kawanishi
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Hamayakisakaba Torohachi Shibuya Branch
浜焼酒場 トロハチ 渋谷店
- Shibuya Center-Gai/Koen-Dori, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sake
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西本 淳Atsushi Nishimoto
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Each dish is a work of art, so Mr. Nishimoto pays close attention to its appearance and puts his heart and soul into it.
He was born in 1976 in Yamaguchi. Born and raised in Yanai City, entered the food and beverage industry at 20. He gained experience at various restaurants, including ramen and Western-style restaurants. His brother asked him to join in opening an izakaya (Japanese pub) in Shibuya, Tokyo, which led him to enter Hamayakisakaba Torohachi. He enjoys the moment when guests are surprised. Aiming to create cuisine that is also pleasing to the eye, he carefully prepares each dish as a work of art with sincerity and care.
西本 淳Atsushi Nishimoto
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