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Akatsuki Taps Ginza
暁タップス 銀座
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / General / Beer
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佐藤 和哉Kazuya Sato
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Delivering the charm of gently flavored beer and nourishing food with sincerity.
Mr. Sato was born in 1984 in Aomori; he is the manager of Akatsuki Taps Ginza. Having worked part-time as a waiter at the Tokyo Disney Resort restaurant, he found fulfillment in a job where he was close to the moments when people smiled around food. When he first wanted to pursue a career in food and beverage, he was introduced to the appeal of craft beer, which led him to become a staff member at Akatsuki Brewery. At the company's first flagship restaurant, he now offers a variety of beers and dishes suited to the Japanese climate. Through delicious food, he brings smiles and healing moments to customers.
佐藤 和哉Kazuya Sato
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Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Goryokaku Main branch
函館海鮮居酒屋 魚まさ 五稜郭総本店
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Hokkaido Cuisine
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高野 信子Nobuko Takano
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Knowing everything about ingredients, distribution, and management, she has devoted herself to working for the guests!
She was born in 1985 in Hakodate city. After graduating from Hokkaido Automotive Engineering College, she entered the service industry. She worked hard to open [Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Susukino branch] in 2011. From 2012, she worked as the manager at [Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Mihara branch]. Since 2016, she has been devoting herself to [improving service quality] for the guests at [Hakodate Seafood Izakaya Uomasa Goryokaku Main branch].
高野 信子Nobuko Takano
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Hakodate Minnano Izakaya Suzuya
函館 みんなの居酒家 すずや
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Hokkaido Cuisine
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伊藤 昭良Akiyoshi Ito
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From a shipboard chef to a "wizard of squid". A master chef who delivers the taste of Hakodate.
Mr. Ito was born in 1950 in Hokkaido. He has trained as the ship's exclusive chef for many years and has entertained many passengers. After getting off the ship, he opened his own restaurant, which he had longed for. But due to his deteriorating health, he regrettably had to close it. Now he has regained his health and serving at Suzuya in Hakodate. He is known as the "Ika Sennin (wizard of squid)" and is loved by many repeat customers for how he processes live squid right in front of them.
伊藤 昭良Akiyoshi Ito
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Kyoto Kushidokoro Azumaya
京都串処東屋本店
- Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)
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清水 義晴Yoshiharu Shimizu
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Serves high-quality yakitori and kushiage along with sake from all of Kyoto's breweries.
Mr. Shimizu was born in 1976 in Osaka. He entered the industry by starting a small bar because he was fascinated by the food and beverage business, where he could bring smiles to guests' faces by serving delicious food. Opened Azumaya in Daikoku-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, and gained popularity. With the area's development, the restaurant moved to its current location. In addition to high-quality yakitori and kushiage skewers, the restaurant is favored widely for its extensive lineup of drinks, including sake from all the breweries in Kyoto City.
清水 義晴Yoshiharu Shimizu
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Robata to Oden Kyousuke Kinshicho Branch
炉端とおでん きょうすけ 錦糸町店
- Kinshicho/Sumiyoshi, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Robatayaki (coal grilling) / Oden
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照本 啓人 Hiroto Terumoto
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Mr. Terumoto serves good food and drinks and provides guests a relaxing and enjoyable time.
He was born in 1992 in Kanagawa. During childhood, he occasionally cooked dinner to help his busy mother and became interested in the culinary world. He decided to pursue a career in the culinary world and entered a professional training high school where he could obtain a cooking license. After learning all the basics of Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine, he graduated and joined an Italian restaurant company. For 13 years, he honed his skills in Italian cooking and worked as a head chef. In April 2023, he moved to his current company by chance. In May, he took charge of the Kinshicho and Shinbashi branches of Robata to Oden Kyosuke.
照本 啓人 Hiroto Terumoto
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Kappo Sakaba Miotsukushi Tennoji Branch
割烹酒場 みおつくし 天王寺店
- Tennoji/Abenobashi, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Nabe (hot pot)
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田村 知之Tomoyuki Tamura
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Fascinated by delicious food, Mr. Tamura aspired to become a chef who could cook his own dishes.
He was born in 1993 in Osaka. He experienced a part-time job in a restaurant as a student, which sparked his interest in cooking. Started his professional career as a chef at Hanagoyomi in Swissôtel. After that, he moved to Kappo Ajisai and further honed his skills. In July 2022, he was offered a position at Miotsukushi Tennoji Branch and became the head chef.
田村 知之Tomoyuki Tamura
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Hamayakitaro Jimbocho Branch
浜焼太郎 神保町店
- Jinbocho, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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楊 勇Yong Yang
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The life of a chef began in Japan. Mr. Yang provides hospitality with seasonal Japanese delicacies.
He is from China. Coming to Japan at 27, he has since built a career in the Japanese restaurant industry. From a ramen restaurant in Tokyo, he has been exposed to Japan's unique and ever-changing culinary culture. Currently, he is active as the manager of the Hamayakitaro Jimbocho Branch. He makes visitors smile with seasonal delicacies such as fish only available in that season.
楊 勇Yong Yang
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Gyuhorumon to Sengyo Ushitomiya Shibuya Dogenzaka Branch
牛ホルモンと鮮魚 牛冨屋 渋谷道玄坂店
- Dogenzaka/Shinsen, 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 restaurants.
Mr. Omata was born in November 1972 in Toshima-ku, Tokyo. From 18, he had training at various types of restaurants, including Japanese cuisine, Italian cuisine, and major restaurant chains. At Kaya Group, he studied under the legendary Japanese chef Mr. Kazuyoshi Masak and inherited the Masaki style. Currently, he is also active in management and consulting for food and beverage businesses, working with a number of companies to train young chefs.
小俣 卓也Takuya Omata
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Izakaya Asahi
居酒屋あさひ
- Nagaokakyo, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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古本 真也Shinya Furumoto
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Mr. Furumoto was inspired by a cooking TV program and became a cook as a profession that requires delicate work.
Mr. Furumoto was born in 1989 in Kyoto. Since childhood, he has enjoyed delicate tasks. While in university, he was moved by a cooking program he saw on TV and decided to become a cook because that would suit what he wanted to do. After graduation, he started his apprenticeship as a cook at Izakaya Asahi, run by his friend's relative. He learned how to choose fresh ingredients and use them in cooking. In addition to the classic Izakaya menus, he puts a lot of effort into selecting alcoholic drinks that go well with seafood dishes.
古本 真也Shinya Furumoto
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Sake to Sakana Maruhai
酒と肴 盃（まるはい）
- Kochi Station/Harimayabashi, Kochi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sake / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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清水 健太Kenta Shimizu
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Mr. Shimizu's favorite thing to do naturally became his job.
Enjoy sake pairings with dishes prepared by the owner, who has many years of experience in purchasing and brewing sake through his work in the fisheries industry.
清水 健太Kenta Shimizu
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Izakaya Yoshitsune Sakai Branch
居酒屋義経 堺店
- Sakai, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Nabe (hot pot)
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吉田 幸司Kouji Yoshida
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Mr. Yoshida, the restaurant manager, says "service comes first" because of his unique spirit of hospitality.
He was born in 1976 in Osaka. Born and raised in Sakai. He started his culinary career at 18, taking over Yoshitsune from his father, Mr. Yoshio Yoshida. Under the former head chef, he learned what Japanese cuisine is all about. With that know-how, he has created a restaurant that always puts service first based on his unique spirit of hospitality. He loves fishing and sometimes serves fish he catches himself, such as scabbard fish and Senshu octopus. He is a cheerful manager who says, "All I have to offer is a smile!"
吉田 幸司Kouji Yoshida
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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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SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO
SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO
- Namba, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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金沢Kanazawa
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Mr. Kanazawa opened a sake bar to introduce the delicious taste of Japan to overseas guests.
He was born in 1980 in Osaka. While working for a trading company, he had the opportunity to visit many different countries. As he tasted the cuisine of those countries and met the people there, his fascination for Japanese cuisine, which is his origin, grew. So he took a new step forward by entering the culinary world, a field he had been interested in since his student days. He studied independently and honed his culinary skills under the guidance of his acquaintance, the current head chef, and opened SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO as the owner in 2024.
金沢Kanazawa
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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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Kimiomou Tsubame no Kurashi
君想うツバメの暮らし
- Kurayoshi/Central area of Tottori, Tottori
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yum Cha/Dim Sum / Szechuan / International/Fusion
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中尾 隼Jun Nakao
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Like the swallows that bring happiness, Mr. Nakao delivers happiness with his original dishes.
He was born in 1981 in Tottori. After graduating from high school, he studied the basics of cooking at a culinary school before joining a Chinese restaurant in Kobe. After honing his skills in the Chinese kitchen, he returned to his hometown, Tottori, to gain further experience at various dining establishments. He joined "Kimiomou Tsubame no Kurashi" as a chef and manager, later taking on the role of owner in the fall of 2019. At the restaurant, named after the swallow, a bird of good fortune that brings happiness, which celebrates its seventh anniversary in February 2023, he brings happiness to people through his creative cuisine.
中尾 隼Jun Nakao
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Robata to Oden Kyosuke Shinbashi Branch
炉端とおでん きょうすけ 新橋店
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Robatayaki (coal grilling) / Oden
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照本 啓人Hiroto Terumoto
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Mr. Terumoto offers his guests a relaxing and enjoyable time with delicious food and drinks.
He was born in 1992 in Kanagawa. As a child, he became interested in the culinary world by occasionally cooking dinner to help his busy mother. Deciding to pursue a career in the culinary world, he entered a high school where he could obtain a cooking license. Studying all the basics of Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine, he graduated from the school and joined a company that operates Italian restaurants. For 13 years, he honed his skills in Italian cuisine and worked as a head chef. In April 2023, he moved to his current company by chance. In May, he became the manager and head chef of Robata to Oden Kyosuke Shinbashi Branch.
照本 啓人Hiroto Terumoto
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Private Room Izakaya -shikinouta- Kyoto Ekimae Branch
全席個室居酒屋 四季の詩-shikinouta-京都駅前店
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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箕浦 幸一Koichi Minoura
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Mr. Minoura has been very interested in cooking ever since he was a child.
Mr. Minoura was born in 1985 in Gifu. Having been very interested in cuisine since he was a child, from the age of 16, he began walking the path of cooking. After honing his cooking skills for 6 years at a famous Japanese inn in Gifu, he served as head chef at a long-standing Japanese restaurant in Shimbashi called Ikkoku. He was then selected to be the head chef at -shikinouta-, where he works even now. He works tirelessly every day to deliver delicious food and smiles to his customers.
箕浦 幸一Koichi Minoura
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Asuen-kataraidokoro Irori
明日への語らい処 囲炉裏
- Kawaguchi Lake/Fuji Yoshida/Yamanaka Lake, Yamanashi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / General / Sake
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小林 慶司Keishi Kobayashi
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His seasonal dishes bring a smile to your face. Mr. Kobayashi is a chef delivering heartwarming culinary experiences.
He was born in 1978 in Yamanashi. Since childhood, he has been interested in cooking and pursued becoming a chef, inspired by his admiration for the culinary world. Starting from local hotels in Yamanashi, he gained experience in various places. With a desire to cherish the relationships between people, he opened Irori. Pouring in the skills and passion cultivated through years of experience, he offers seasonal dishes that make the most of the season's ingredients. He diligently strives each day, welcoming visitors with a warm and friendly atmosphere, leaving smiles on their faces.
小林 慶司Keishi Kobayashi
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Nomikuidokoro Anzu
飲み食い処 あんず
- Kanda, Tokyo
- Beer Gardens/Halls,Taverns / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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工藤 光Hikaru Kudo
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Mr. Kudo sets his goal to provide "attentive customer service." He takes on the challenge of making a highly satisfying restaurant.
Mr. Kudo was born in 1994 in Aomori prefecture. He began working in restaurants in his late teens. In Kantou area, he has experienced many types and genres of restaurants such as Izakaya(Japanese pub), Italian restaurant, and westernfood restaurant. Now, he works as a restaurant manager at Nomikuidokoro Anzu. He sets his goal to provide attentive customer service, and he tries his best to make a highly satisfying restaurant every day.
工藤 光Hikaru Kudo
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Shimotsuki
霜月
- Itabashi, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Beer / Wine
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伊藤 瑞紀Mizuki Ito
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Having worked as a hotel chef and interior decorator, Mr. Ito pursued an izakaya as his culmination.
He was born in 1993 in Saitama. He worked as a hotel chef for 6 years in charge of restaurant and banquet cuisine. Then, after working as an assistant manager of an izakaya for about 3 years, he opened his own restaurant. That is Shimotsuki, which offers a menu that features mainly Western-style dishes and a friendly atmosphere. Since he also ran an interior decorating business in the past, Mr. Ito's creativity is also reflected in the space. Shimotsuki is a restaurant that can be called the culmination of his cultivated knowledge and techniques.
伊藤 瑞紀Mizuki Ito
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