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Tempura Ryori Sakura
天ぷら料理さくら
- Kushiro, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Tendon/Tenjyu (tempura bowl)
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朝日 隆仁Takahito Asahi
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Enjoy our tempura using proud ingredients of Hokkaido that is fine for even senior and delicate stomach.
He is from Hokkaido. His dream has come true to be the owner chef of a restaurant specialized in tempura using ingredients from Hokkaido where he was born and raised, as such a restaurant was rare. He harvests ingredients himself in the mountains and ocean by boat, then cooks them into crispy tempura using high-quality oil.
朝日 隆仁Takahito Asahi
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Waketokuyama
分とく山
- Hiroo, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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阿南 優貴Yuki Anan
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Mr. Anan was deeply impressed by the smiling faces of his family and friends when they enjoyed the food.
Mr. Anan was born in 1984 in Fukuoka. Through his part-time job at a dining establishment, he experienced the joys of entertaining with food and then aimed to become a chef. After graduating from Nakamura Culinary School, his career as a chef came to a full-blown start in restaurants within Fukuoka. Later, he began working at Waketokuyama, a restaurant he admired, where he continued to build up training experience. In 2018 he was appointed as head chef of the restaurant. On the front lines, he works hard to make cuisine that combines tradition and innovation.
阿南 優貴Yuki Anan
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Yonpachi Gyojou Ikebukuro Higashiguchi Branch
四十八漁場 池袋東口店
- Ikebukuro East Exit/Higashi-Ikebukuro, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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伊藤 将宏Masahiro Ito
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Mr. Masahiro Ito (commonly known as Ma-kun) is a highly skilled fixed-net fisherman in Kushiura, Karatsu.
Ma-kun was born into a home of fishermen in Kushiura Bay and is a trueborn fisherman who continues to work using fixed-net fishing. The one in the back is the pole-and-line fisherman, Mr. Yusuke Oda. He is a unique pole-and-line fisherman - while working as a chef, he was awakened to the charms of the fishing industry and moved to Kushiura. They are thoroughly pursuing techniques for maintaining freshness and improving taste, such as destroying the fish's spinal cord, removing its stomach, and controlling blood removal as to the species and condition of the fish. Both of them are now indispensable fishermen for the restaurant group, supplying fish daily.
伊藤 将宏Masahiro Ito
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Koromo Sushi
築地 挙母鮨
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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星野 秀幸Hideyuki Hoshino
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Please, casually enjoy sushi in Tsukiji, where seasonal flavors from around the country gather.
Born in 1978 in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. He is now a manager of this restaurant. He grew interested in the food service industry thanks to his experience working part-time at a high-end sushi restaurant. Upon graduating, he entered the sushi world and honed his skills at sushi restaurants across Japan, including ones in Toyota City and Tsukiji, Tokyo. During that time, he met this restaurant's owner, who had a great love for Tsukiji, and decided to open a restaurant in Tsukiji - the place where seasonal fish from around the country gather. They opened up this restaurant in 2018 under the name "Koromo," which is the old name of Toyota City, where both he and the owner are from. He is committed to serving up the true flavor and spirit of authentic Edo-style sushi.
星野 秀幸Hideyuki Hoshino
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Niku Kappo Futago THE JUNEI HOTEL KYOTO
肉割烹ふたごTHE JUNEI HOTEL KYOTO
- Shichijo/Tambaguchi, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Beef Steak
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稲田 慎也Shinya Inada
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Mr. Inada is a chef who has continued to hone his skills in the world of Japanese cuisine.
He joined one of Japan's most prestigious Japanese restaurants in Kyoto, where he learned the basics of Japanese cuisine and gained experience step by step. Later, he became the head chef of a five-star hotel Japanese restaurant in Kyoto and further expanded his field of work. In 2022, he became the head chef of Niku Kappo Futago THE JUNEI HOTEL KYOTO.
稲田 慎也Shinya Inada
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Japanese Restaurant Gin
日本料理 吟
- Kamakura/Zushi, Kanagawa
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / General
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佐々塚 雅也Masaya Sasazuka
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A seasoned Japanese cuisine chef whose mission is to convey even the background of the ingredients.
Mr. Sasazuka was born in 1979 in Aichi. As a student, he worked part-time at a kappo restaurant (traditional Japanese), which led him to become a chef. After training at a renowned restaurant in Kyoto, he opened his own Japanese restaurant. During ten years in business, he caught the eye of Mr.Yoshinori Nagumo, a medical doctor who had been a regular customer. At his invitation, he became the head chef of Gin when it opened in 2019. His goal is not only to cook but also to understand and pass down the hard work and thoughts of the primary producers.
佐々塚 雅也Masaya Sasazuka
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Ajiraku Yumeri
味楽 ゆめり
- Kanazawa Station, Ishikawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Cookshop
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前田 衛Mamoru Maeda
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With a desire to own a restaurant by age 30, he trained hard at a number of establishments to learn everything he could.
He was born in 1980 in Ishikawa Prefecture and grew up in Ushitsu, which is situated in the northern region of the Noto Peninsula. He started his culinary career after graduating from high school by taking up a job at a Japanese restaurant. He wanted to make sure that he owned his own restaurant by the time he was 30, so he trained hard to develop his skills at notable Japanese restaurants and bars around Kanazawa. From there, he was able to realize his dream by opening Ajiraku Yumeri at age 29, which is where he still works today.
前田 衛Mamoru Maeda
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Black pork Shabu Shabu Ginza Rabu Dai Nagoya Building Branch
黒豚しゃぶしゃぶ 銀座 羅豚 大名古屋ビルヂング店
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Sake / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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山本 貴司 Takashi Yamamoto
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Flavors and techniques cultivated through experiences at a famous Japanese restaurant in Tokyo
He was born on October 13th, 1976 in Yamagata Prefecture. He loved making things since his youth. His interested eventually switched to cooking, and entered the world of cooking after graduating from college. Learned how to cook at famous restaurants such as, [Manyotei] in Daikanyama, Tokyo, [Kuraudo] in Ginza, and in Yoyogi Uehara. After working at a famous Miyazaki restaurant in Tokyo, [Mansaku], he got his current position at [Ginza Rabu Dai Nagoya Building store].
山本 貴司 Takashi Yamamoto
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Akahagi Sushi Tamahagane
赤萩 鮨 玉鋼
- Chikusa/Imaike/Ikeshita, Aichi
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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市來 隆司Takashi Ichiki
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Mr. Ichiki continues to tirelessly pursue the most delicious food from his childhood to the present.
He was born in 1984 in Aichi. His love of eating delicious food and cooking led him to become a chef in his teens. At age 15, he entered the world of food and beverage. After 4 years of kaiseki cooking and 16 years of sushi, he works at Tamahagane. His life as a chef began with a longing for food. Even now, he continues to tirelessly pursue delicious food.
市來 隆司Takashi Ichiki
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Sousaku Kushiage Tsuda Toranomon Hills Station Branch
創作串揚げつだ 虎ノ門ヒルズステーション店
- Toranomon, Tokyo
- Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / General / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Wine
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津田 猛Takeshi Tsuda
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Having earnestly lived out his dream of being a chef, Mr. Tsuda shares the deliciousness of Kushiage.
He was born in 1970 in Aichi. He has been cooking since childhood, from shopping for ingredients to making food. His passion for cooking led him to enter Tsuji Culinary Institute. After graduation, he worked at a French kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) restaurant. Moved to the Michelin-starred Rokukakutei restaurants in Osaka and Tokyo, which were his starting points. After ten years of experience, he became independent in March 2013, starting his restaurant, Sousaku Kushiage Tsuda Main Branch. Then, he opened the Kinshachi Yokocho Branch in March 2018 and the Toranomon Hills Station Branch in 2024.
津田 猛Takeshi Tsuda
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Kioicho Fukudaya
紀尾井町 福田家
- Nagatacho, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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松下 俊一Shunichi Matsushita
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With the seasonal food and dinnerware made by the famous artist Rosanjin, Mr. Matsushita delivers the poetic feelings of the seasons.
Mr. Matsushita was born in 1969 in Nagano. The head chef at Fukudaya. Raised among the nature of southern Nagano, he grew up knowing the food ingredients of mountain villages. After graduating high school, he studied at Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka, and then moved to Tokyo. After refining his skills at a fugu blowfish restaurant in Ginza, and Japanese restaurants in high-class hotels in Tokyo and Hakone, he started his working relationship with Fukudaya in 2006. After serving as the sous chef for many years, he began his current position in 2016. He makes delicious seasonal dishes and every day perfects the taste of food served on dinnerware made by Rosanjin, charming guests from Japan and overseas.
松下 俊一Shunichi Matsushita
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Unagi no Masa
うなぎのまさ
- Kamihonmachi, Osaka
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Sake
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石黒 岳Gaku Ishiguro
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Mr. Ishiguro keeps challenging himself in new areas by focusing on what he wants to do.
He was born in 1998 in Osaka. Since his family owned a French restaurant, he was familiar with the work of a chef from childhood. Started his training at a Japanese restaurant. After that, he moved to a members-only sushi restaurant to further hone his skills. The decision was made to launch a restaurant specializing in eels at the same store, and he was given the responsibility for it. In September 2022, the restaurant opened as Unagi no Masa. As manager and chef, he is in charge of the restaurant. He is a qualified sommelier.
石黒 岳Gaku Ishiguro
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Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Hakata Branch
博多もつ鍋 やま中 博多店
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / General / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Sake
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冨永 隆二Ryuji Tominaga
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Mr. Tominaga conveys the ideas and techniques he has cultivated to his successors and maintains high-quality flavor at this long-standing restaurant.
Mr. Tominaga was born in 1969 in Saga and came to Fukuoka for his higher education. Although he had never eaten Motsunabe (offal hotpot) before then, he was captivated by the outfits at Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka and joined as a part-time hall staff. After that, he started his career as a chef while working other jobs. At the time, motsunabe was not very well known, but he worked hard to convey how delicious it was. He focused on honing his skills and was also involved in restaurant launches. As restaurant administrator and manager, he supervises all branches.
冨永 隆二Ryuji Tominaga
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Sushikappou Ku-kai
寿司割烹空海
- Chiba Station, Chiba
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General
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村木 未来Mirai Muraki
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Born into a family of chefs, Mr. Muraki honed his skills from the age 15 to pursue a career as a sushi chef.
He was born in 1985 in Chiba. Growing up in an environment where many family members and relatives were chefs, he became familiar with cooking from a young age. He began his apprenticeship in Japanese cuisine at the age of 15. After his early years in Ueno and Kinshicho, he honed his skills in various sushi restaurants across Tokyo, including Roppongi, Ginza, Akasaka, and Ebisu. Since April 2019, he has been performing his expert skills at the newly opened Ku-kai. He is known for meticulous work and thoughtful customer service.
村木 未来Mirai Muraki
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Temma Sakaba Sushikin
天満酒場 すし金
- Tenjinbashi/Tenjinbashi-suji, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Oden
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竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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Mr. Takechi provides many people a happy time with "deliciousness" created by his skills.
He was born in 1986 in Osaka. With a desire to please others, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field, obtaining a cooking license while still in high school. His first job after culinary school was Italian, which is the opposite of sushi. After that, he experienced different types of food to learn more about different cuisines. He felt sushi was the simplest way to enjoy food, so he now works as a sushi chef.
竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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Mori no Kenja
森の賢者
- Miyako Island/Ishigaki Island, Okinawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Okinawa Cuisine
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鈴木 淳Jun Suzuki
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He has a desire to share the wonderful food culture and ingredients of Yaeyama with the world.
He was born in 1970 in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. He enjoyed making things even as a child, and at the time dreamed of becoming a woodworker in the future. After being hired to work at a company, he spent his spare time traveling across Japan by bicycle. Upon visiting Okinawa, the cultural differences took him by surprise, so he quit his work and moved to the island of Ishigaki in 1995. He wanted more people to know about Ishigaki's safe, trustworthy food products, and as a result, opened Mori no Kenja in January of 1997. He now works to spread the food culture of Yaeyama to a wider audience.
鈴木 淳Jun Suzuki
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SH’UN Wine & Dine
ワイン＆ダイン「シュン」
- Namba, Osaka
- Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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大津 康樹Koki Otsu
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Mr. Otsu is a chef who pursues the possibilities of Japanese cuisine from a unique perspective and serves delicious food.
He was born in 1981 in Yamaguchi. Chose to become a Japanese chef because he was interested in being a cook. He started his career at the New Otani Osaka Shiromi. Based on his experience there, he trained at a counter kappo restaurant in Tamatsukuri. In 2011, he moved on to SH’UN Wine & Dine, where he is currently the head chef. He finds satisfaction when his thoughts and feelings in cooking reach the guests, enjoying his daily creative activities.
大津 康樹Koki Otsu
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Yurakucho Kakida
有楽町かきだ
- Shinjuku Station South Exit/Yoyogi, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Beef Steak
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蛎田 一博Kazuhiro Kakida
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Mr. Kakida wants to bring the happiness of dining at a high-class restaurant without worrying about the price.
He was born in 1990 in Hiroshima. While working as the president of an employment agency, his hobbies of fishing and making seafood bowls for his employees led him to become a Sushi chef. In 2022, he opened Yurakucho Kakida as a restaurant where people can experience "the pleasure of eating and drinking as much as they want without worrying about the price" that he enjoyed when he became president. As a restaurant where customers can enjoy "free refills" of high-end sushi items that Mr. Kakida himself purchases at the Toyosu market, it has become a popular spot with reservations filled up to six months in advance. Has made many media appearances.
蛎田 一博Kazuhiro Kakida
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Healthy Home Cooking & Zoni Bar [Zen]
健康家庭料理＆雑煮バー『膳』
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) / Shochu
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椎葉 雅世Masayo Shiiba
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Started from helping out at a kappo restaurant to becoming a chef. Ms. Shiiba pursues delicious food that is good for the body.
Ms. Shiiba was born in 1969 in Osaka. She has been helping her parents run a kappo (traditional cuisine) restaurant since elementary school. After graduating from junior high school, she took a professional career in the culinary field, focusing on Japanese cuisine. After leaving the culinary business for a while when she got married, she resumed her work when her life settled down and was involved in the opening of Zen in April 2023 as the head chef from the beginning. She has gained popularity for her cuisine, in which she carefully selects good ingredients for the body and pursues a balance of flavors through trial and error.
椎葉 雅世Masayo Shiiba
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Sushi & Japanese Cuisine Shinjuku Yonegami
寿司と日本料理 新宿 よねがみ
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake
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