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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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USHIHACHI Akihabara Branch
USHIHACHI 秋葉原店
- Akihabara, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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Sushi Murakami
すし むらかみ
- Kokusai dori, Okinawa
- Japanese,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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村上 清一Seiichi Murakami
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A chef who has invented and spread [Ryukyu Sushi], made with Okinawan ingredients using Edomae technique
He was born in 1974 in Tokyo. His family used to run a sushi restaurant and that led him to a cooking career. He learned his "Edomae sushi" skills by working at a few sushi restaurants. After working at a sushi kappo restaurant in Yachiyodai, Chiba for 5 years, he gained experience at Marunouchi in Tokyo and then at a sushi restaurant inside Tsukiji fish market. While visiting Okinawa in his private time because of his love of the sea, he came across an opportunity and moved to the islands. After working for sushi restaurants at Izumizaki and Kokusai-dori Yatai-mura, he opened [Sushi Murakami] in September 2019. He serves [Ryukyu sushi] which he invented, using Edomae style techniques to make sushi with Okinawan ingredients, as well as serving a variety of a la carte dishes.
村上 清一Seiichi Murakami
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Yamakasafai Minowa
やまかさふぁい実之和
- Miyako/Other remote islands, Okinawa
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Nabe (hot pot)
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横井 隆幸Takayuki Yokoi
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Mr. Yokoi's life as a chef began with customer service. His desire to give customers a good time will always remain the same.
Mr. Yokoi was born in 1961 in Hokkaido. After working as a hall staff, he entered the chef's world. He polished his skills every day, including with Japanese food, and built a long career as a chef. Currently, he works as head chef at Yamakasafai Minowa. Initially, as hall staff, Mr. Yokoi watched over his guests at a close distance. Even now, as head chef, he values the thought of giving people a good time.
横井 隆幸Takayuki Yokoi
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Anan Akasaka Branch
あん庵 赤坂店
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Chicken / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Tofu Dishes
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横川 達也Tatsuya Yokokawa
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Mr. Yokokawa loves talking with people. The energetic voice of this chef make his restaurant bright and lively.
Mr. Yokokawa was born in 1992 in Tottori. He has been interested in cooking ever since he was young, and he entertained his family with the food that he made. Because he also enjoyed talking with people, he decided to walk the path of dining in the future. When he was a student, he began working part-time at a restaurant, and after graduation, he entered the dining industry. Currently, he works as the restaurant head at Anan Akasaka Branch. He always shows his smiling face to guests visiting the restaurant and brightens the place with his lively voice.
横川 達也Tatsuya Yokokawa
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Asahikawa Jingisukan Daikokuya Hakodate Goryokaku Branch
旭川成吉思汗 大黒屋 函館五稜郭店
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak
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手塚 慎太郎Shintaro Tezuka
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Mr. Tezuka has loved Jingisukan ever since he was a child.
The first time Mr. Tezuka went to eat Jingisukan at Daikokuya, he was so impressed! The employees worked hard and were lively, the restaurant atmosphere was energetic, and the fresh lamb was delicious. From that experience, he knew he wanted to work there, so he conveyed his passion for Jingisukan to Daikokuya's owner and joined the company. He currently serves as head of the Asahikawa Jingisukan Daikokuya Hakodate Goryokaku Branch, which opened on October 29, 2021.
手塚 慎太郎Shintaro Tezuka
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Goma Chuka Kikaiboshi
ごま中華 喜界星
- Kitahama, Osaka
- Chinese,Chinese / General / Yum Cha/Dim Sum / Tantanmen (tantan ramen)
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白石 孝夫Takao Shiraishi
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Creating a new Chinese cuisine by encountering sesame produced on Kikaijima Island.
Mr. Shiraishi was born in Chiba. Following his career in sumo as a wrestler, he studied at a culinary school. After learning the basics of Chinese cuisine and gaining training at a hotel, he opened "Kikaijima Tantanmen" in 2017. The restaurant's name reflected the desire to introduce the appeal of sesame produced on Kikaijima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture, to many guests. From 2020, the restaurant operated as "Kikaijima Tantanmen Kitanohama-beya," and in October 2020, reopened the Chinese restaurant "Goma Chuka Kikaiboshi," which offers not only "Tantanmen" but also other delicacies and dim sum.
白石 孝夫Takao Shiraishi
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Planetarium Yakiniku 72&BarB
プラネタリウム焼肉 72&BarB
- Tsukuba, Ibaraki
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Cocktail
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重野 晃寛Akihiro Shigeno
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Mr. Shigeno has ideas for cooking that emphasize caring for the body through eating.
Mr. Shigeno was born in Tokyo. His father was a doctor whose research involved improving people`s immune systems and raising their natural healing powers through food, which no person can go without. As he grew up watching his father and his research, he acquired a deep knowledge of Chinese medicine and diet therapy. He studies hard every day in the dining industry, intending to show the sheer depth of his cultivated experience and expertise. He continues to stand at the front lines of Planetarium Yakiniku 72&BarB, which opened in 2020.
重野 晃寛Akihiro Shigeno
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Sushi Hasegawa Nishiazabu Branch
寿司 はせ川 西麻布店
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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黒坂 俊和Toshikazu Kurosaka
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Mr. Kurosaka is dedicated to Japanese cuisine and pursues the original taste of the ingredients.
Mr. Kurosaka was born in 1968 in Chiba. Inspired by a chef at a Japanese restaurant he visited with his family when he was a child, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field. After training at Japanese restaurants in the Kansai and Kanto regions, he now works as a chef at Sushi Hasegawa Nishiazabu Branch, where he continues to refine his skill. With his extensive experience, he strives to offer Japanese cuisine filled with a sense of the seasons.
黒坂 俊和Toshikazu Kurosaka
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Shutoku 2nd Branch
秀徳2号店
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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福里 優一郎Yuichiro Fukusato
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Inspired by a sushi chef during elementary school, Mr. Fukusato aspired to become a sushi chef and continues to hone his skills daily.
He was born in 1979 in Tokyo. In elementary school, he visited a sushi restaurant with his family. He was fascinated by the sight of sushi chefs making sushi and aspired to become a sushi chef himself. At 17, he began training as a sushi chef at Tsukiji Sushiko. Afterward, he honed his skills by working at various sushi restaurants throughout Tokyo. Finally, he joined Shutoku in 2012. Currently, he serves as the manager of Shutoku 2nd Branch, where he continues to uphold the taste of this renowned restaurant.
福里 優一郎Yuichiro Fukusato
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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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AVOCADO HOUSE NAMBA
AVOCADO HOUSE NAMBA
- Namba, Osaka
- Mexican/Central American,Global/International / Middle Eastern/Arab / Mexican/Central American / International/Fusion
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DODICI
DODICI
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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尾本 寛Hiroshi Omoto
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Mr. Omoto shares the joy of eating with many people through his dishes made with high-quality, carefully selected ingredients.
Mr. Omoto was born in 1970 in Kyoto. There was an Italian boom when he was a student, and he also felt personally drawn to Italy. Feeling that he wanted to do a job that was related to Italy, he began training at an Italian restaurant. At 28 years old, he moved to Italy, training hard at top restaurants such as the 2-star establishmentRistorante Perbellini and the 1-star restaurant Osteria Cascina dei Fiori. After returning to Japan, he displayed his skills at bistros and Italian restaurants. In 2020, by chance, he was appointed as head chef at DODICI when it opened, and he works in that position to this day.
尾本 寛Hiroshi Omoto
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Japanese restaurant Yu-chan
Japanese restaurant Yu-chan
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Wine
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﨑川 裕介Yusuke Sakigawa
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Mr. Sakigawa opened his own restaurant after finding new goals for cooking.
Mr. Sakigawa was born in 1989 in Osaka. He gained experience in a part-time job when he was a student. He learned the basics of cooking from the store head's instruction. Having been moved by the joy of cooking, he entered a culinary institute intending to become a chef. After graduating, he joined a Japanese restaurant, which gave his career a full-blown start. He continued polishing his skills in Japanese cuisine. In August 2022, he opened Japanese restaurant Yu-chan as the owner and head chef. He stands proudly in his kitchen every day while reconfirming the joy and depth of cooking.
﨑川 裕介Yusuke Sakigawa
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Okonomiyaki Teppanyaki Enmusubi
お好み焼き 鉄板焼き 縁むすび
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine
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長谷川 義洋Yoshihiro Hasegawa
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Proposing suitable food and space for the important encountering of guests.
Mr. Hasegawa was born in 1982 in Tokyo. He worked at a restaurant in Tokyo at 18 and started his career as a chef. Experience the core genre of high-quality ingredients such as teppanyaki dishes and sushi. He deepened his knowledge as a chef in various areas such as Setagaya, Shibuya, and Ikebukuro. Currently, he works as an owner and chef at Enmusubi, a restaurant often used for business entertainment and special occasions. He offers food and space suitable for guests' important "En (encountering)."
長谷川 義洋Yoshihiro Hasegawa
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Sukiyaki Jyuniten
すき焼き 十二天
- Marunouchi, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Japanese Beef Steak
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浅川 吉継Yoshitsugu Asakawa
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Mr. Asakawa wants to deliver the ingredients that professional experts have carefully chosen in their most delicious state.
He was born in 1971 in Osaka. After graduating from college, he started his culinary career at 23. Beginning at a hotel in Takaragaike, Kyoto, he gained experience as a French chef. He then moved to France in his mid-twenties, honing his skills in various restaurants for six and a half years. Returning to Japan, he opened his own restaurant and became an owner-chef. After that, he joined Sukiyaki Jyuniten with the skills and knowledge he had acquired over the years.
浅川 吉継Yoshitsugu Asakawa
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Sumibi-yakiniku Kagurazaka Ushimasu
炭火焼肉神楽坂牛ます
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Wine
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服部 一甫Kazuho Hattori
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Mr. Hattori wants to share the charm and deliciousness of meat with the guests.
Mr. Hattori was born in 1985 in Kanagawa Prefecture. Initially worked as an editor. From the media industry perspective, he was engaged in the food industry, such as Recipe books for local cuisine. He then decided to switch to the world of food, beverage, and service at the invitation of an acquaintance. After joining Frontier One, he became the manager and waiter at Kagurazaka Ushimasu. He is sharing with the guests the charm and delicacy of "Yukifuri Wagyu Obanazawa."
服部 一甫Kazuho Hattori
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Nikumen Marukyu
肉麺 まるきゅう
- Namba, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Udon (noodles) / Soba (noodles) / Tsukemen (noodles served separately from dip soup)
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常石 高寛Takahiro Tsuneishi
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The "dashi broth" made from carefully selected high-quality ingredients is the key to deliciousness.
Mr. Tsuneishi was born in 1987 in Kochi. At first, he wasn't interested in the culinary world, but as he got involved in the food and beverage industry through work, he gradually became interested in it. He gained experience by training at various restaurants of Japanese cuisine, yakitori (grilled, skewered chicken), shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices), or izakayas (Japanese pubs). He began to feel joy in this job where he could make people smile with the dishes he created. In August 2021, he assumed the position of Head Chef and Manager at Nikumen Marukyu and has held this position since then.
常石 高寛Takahiro Tsuneishi
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Kobe Beef Yakiniku Okatora
神戸ビーフ焼肉 お加虎
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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坂本 敏章Toshinori Sakamoto
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Mr. Sakamoto takes more pride in his passion and commitment to meat than anyone else.
He was born in 1997 in Hyogo. Having loved cooking since childhood, he entered the restaurant industry after graduating. He honed his skills as a chef at GRAND SHARK, a dining bar in Kobe. In May 2023, when Kobe Beef Yakiniku Okatora opened, he joined the company. Under manager Mr. Takayuki Kato and owner Mr. Koji Okamoto, he serves carefully selected beef each day. Having more passion and care for meat than any other person, he prides himself on delighting the eyes and palates of visitors with his flavors and presentation.
坂本 敏章Toshinori Sakamoto
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Higashiyama Garden
東山庭 Higashiyama Garden
- Maruyama Park/Kodaiji Temple/Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Steak
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石井 隆雄Takao Ishii
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Mr. Ishii is an award-winning chef who embodies tradition and innovation.
He was born in January 1967 in Kyoto. Since elementary school, he has loved to stand in the kitchen and serve food to those around him to their delight. After graduating from culinary school, he worked at Granvia Osaka Stream for 6 years, at the Westin Hotel Osaka for 9 years, and independently in Tokyo for 5 years, followed by 3 years at Granvia Kyoto and 3 years at L'Hôtel de Hiei. He has won many awards, including first prize at the 2009 National JR Hotel Group Culinary Competition. He has been charming guests with his refined taste and artful presentation.
石井 隆雄Takao Ishii
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