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Motoyu Yamadaya Ryokan
元湯 山田屋旅館
- Hitachi/Hitachiota, Ibaraki
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / General
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小林 康昭Yasuaki Kobayashi
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Mr. Kobayashi wants to offer dishes that are relaxing and not overbearing.
He was born in 1978 in Ibaraki. Grew up as the heir to a long-established inn, Motoyu Yamadaya Ryokan, he naturally decided to become a chef. He began his career at a ryokan in Kanagawa, and after studying at various places, including a Japanese restaurant, a pike eel restaurant, and a restaurant specializing in pufferfish, he became the 20th generation in 2008. His specialty is colorful and delicate cuisine that uses his wealth of experience. His innovative dishes, which use abundant local ingredients from Ibaraki, are very popular, and he has many repeat customers who come back for his cuisine.
小林 康昭Yasuaki Kobayashi
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Noichi Shokudou
の一食堂
- Numazu, Shizuoka
- Seafood,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab / Donburi (rice bowl)
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中島 稲一Inakazu Nakajima
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To uphold the restaurant's tradition. Mr. Nakajima's culinary journey began in the fisheries industry.
He was born in 1962 in Shizuoka. As the eldest son, he felt it was inevitable that he would take over the family business run by his parents. Therefore, he decided early on to become a chef. After graduating high school, he joined Dainobu Suisan, a fishery company located within the Numazu fish market, where he spent about two years learning about procurement. Then, he trained for about three years at Maruto Suisan in Toi, Izu-shi. After that, he returned home to take over the family business. He now runs the restaurant with his wife and two daughters.
中島 稲一Inakazu Nakajima
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Ryotei Tamaya
料亭 玉家
- Urawa, Saitama
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese
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西川 和良Kazuyoshi Nishikawa
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Inherits tradition and weaves evolution: Mr. Nishikawa presents delicacies that resonate with the senses in contemporary kaiseki cuisine.
He was born in 1974 in Urawa, the fourth-generation owner of Ryotei Tamaya. Born and raised in a ryotei restaurant established in 1927, he became familiar with diverse ingredients and cuisine early. He started his career in food and beverage as a bartender at a prestigious restaurant in Tokyo. Later, he was involved in establishing and operating restaurants of varied genres while working on various banquets. At 30, he returned to his hometown to take over the ryotei restaurant after his father, the third generation, passed away. Since then, he has been weaving a new history for the famous ryotei by pursuing the delicacies and tastes of today while inheriting the tradition.
西川 和良Kazuyoshi Nishikawa
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Niku Kappou Tsubomi ~hanatale~
肉割烹 蕾 〜hanatale〜
- Takasaki, Gunma
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Japanese Beef Steak / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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長谷川 和臣Kazuomi Hasegawa
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Mr. Hasegawa loves to cook and loves it even more when the people who eat it smile and are happy.
He was born in 1984 in Gunma. Cooking is his passion, and he has trained and studied in various fields, including a restaurant that serves live fish from a fish tank and a Western-style restaurant. He honed his Japanese cooking skills by working as a chef at the counter of a Japanese restaurant from age 23 and opened hanatale in July 2017, serving as the owner-chef. His goal is to become an all-around chef who not only serves delicious food but also pays attention to ingredients and cooking methods and treats customers first and foremost.
長谷川 和臣Kazuomi Hasegawa
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Restaurant Ohtsu
レストラン オオツ
- Hitachi/Hitachiota, Ibaraki
- French,Italian/French / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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大津 高志Takashi Ohtsu
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Mr. Ohtsu wants to offer dishes with all his heart to those who have chosen his restaurant.
He was born in 1948 in Ibaraki. His love of eating and drinking led him to become a chef. He has read many cookbooks on French cuisine and other culinary specialties and has visited various regions of Japan in search of ingredients. Throughout his career, he has been in search of his own unique taste. In 1990, he opened Restaurant Ohtsu in his hometown of Ibaraki. Today, with his son and chef, he still continues to evolve as a cook.
大津 高志Takashi Ohtsu
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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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YOSHIKI FUJI
YOSHIKI FUJI
- Hitachi/Hitachiota, Ibaraki
- French,Italian/French / French / Spanish / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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藤 良樹Yoshiki Fuji
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Mr. Fuji is an ever-evolving French chef on a new gastronomic stage.
He was born in 1980 in Ibaraki. Admiring his father, who was a chef, he entered a culinary school. After studying at restaurants in Tokyo and Kanagawa, he eventually took over the renowned restaurant Sessonan in 2014. In pursuit of further evolution, he went to the Basque Country in Spain, a city of gastronomy. Through learning from master chefs, he realized the importance of improving his self-expression. In May 2024, he opened YOSHIKI FUJI. His cuisine, full of originality, continues to attract many people.
藤 良樹Yoshiki Fuji
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Cambusa
カンブーザ
- Yokohama Station, Kanagawa
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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小林 範好Noriyoshi Kobayashi
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Mr. Kobayashi captivates guests with dishes full of passion and creativity.
Growing up watching his parents working as chefs, he entered the restaurant industry to take over the family business. As he honed his skills and knowledge, he became captivated by the depth of Italian cuisine. Driven by a desire to learn authentic flavors, he went to Italy to train in Sicily. After returning to Japan, he worked as a chef at an Italian restaurant. In 2024, he assumed the role of chef at Cambusa. He creates dishes that maximize ingredients' natural flavors, offering a simple yet profound tasting experience.
小林 範好Noriyoshi Kobayashi
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Nonna Nietta
Nonna Nietta
- Tsukuba, Ibaraki
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Steak / Pasta
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川村 憲二Kenji Kawamura
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With "guest first" as the basis, Mr. Kawamura faces nature with a wealth of knowledge and experience.
He was born in 1978 in Ibaraki. A part-time job at an Italian restaurant, which he started as a college student, led him to become a chef. After working at a restaurant in Tokyo, he went alone to Italy to get to know the authentic taste. Trained for 6 years, he came back to Japan. He returned to his hometown and opened Nonna Nietta in March 2021. As a chef, he not only approaches ingredients with sincerity but also always thinks of his guests and ensures that they enjoy their time at the restaurant.
川村 憲二Kenji Kawamura
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Murakiya Hanare
村木屋はなれ
- Yokohama Station, Kanagawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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保崎 航大Kodai Hosaki
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Mr. Hosaki explores delicious food and drinks to bring guests a new taste of izakaya enjoyment.
He was born in 1996 in Kanagawa. The manager of Murakiya Hanare. During his college years, his part-time job led him to discover the appeal of restaurants that bring people smiles and joy through food. After graduation, he worked for a company but left because of his strong desire to work in the restaurant business. He started training with the goal of "owning his own restaurant." Experienced in both cooking and customer service at the famous Murakiya main branch in Yokohama, he assumed his current position in August 2023, when the sister branch opened. He has entertained a wide range of guests with Hanare's unique cuisine and space.
保崎 航大Kodai Hosaki
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Yakiniku Muraki
焼肉むらき
- Yokohama Station, Kanagawa
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / General / Horumon (offal meat)
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佐久間 裕大Yuta Sakuma
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Bursting with passion for meat, Mr. Sakuma creates a supreme space to enjoy meat.
He was born in 1988 in Kanagawa. His love of meat led him from working in industrial waste disposal to the culinary world. He was determined to pursue what he loved. His passion for meat and a connection with the representative of his current restaurant led him to launch Yakiniku Muraki. He carefully prepares and serves his special meat in the restaurant. His attention to beautiful presentation also expresses his love and joy for meat. The restaurant is open until 5:00 a.m. and welcomes guests in an at-home atmosphere.
佐久間 裕大Yuta Sakuma
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Sky Cruise Makuhari APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari
スカイクルーズマクハリアパホテル＆リゾート<東京ベイ幕張>
- Kaihin-Makuhari, Chiba
- Buffet,Buffet / General / Cake / Cocktail
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入山 卓也Takuya Iriyama
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With experience in various genres, Mr. Iriyama offers an elegant moment on the hotel's highest floor.
He was born in 1989 in Tochigi. His culinary career began at a neighborhood Chinese restaurant. Following this, he gained experience at various dining establishments across Tokyo, working in a range of different genres. In 2016, he joined APA Hotel. He currently serves at Sky Cruise Makuhari at the APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari.
入山 卓也Takuya Iriyama
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BIRD HOTEL GARDEN HOUSE
BIRD HOTEL GARDEN HOUSE
- Kamakura/Zushi, Kanagawa
- Pasta/Pizza,Italian/French / Pasta / Pizza / General
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滝口 翼Tsubasa Takiguchi
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Mr. Takiguchi wants to deliver dishes that bring out the best of the ingredients by getting to know the producers himself.
He was born in 1981 in Tokyo. At his part-time job at a restaurant that he started in high school, the chef liked his work performance so much that he let him work in the kitchen. Realizing the joy of cooking, after graduation, he studied hard as a chef at various restaurants in Tokyo, including French restaurants. Thinking he wanted to work at a more minimal distance, he encountered BIRD HOTEL GARDEN HOUSE, a restaurant based on the concept of local production for local consumption. In July 2023, he was appointed as chef there. He draws out the flavors of the ingredients while using various techniques.
滝口 翼Tsubasa Takiguchi
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GARDEN HOUSE MINATOMIRAI
GARDEN HOUSE MINATOMIRAI
- Sakuragicho, Kanagawa
- Pasta/Pizza,Italian/French / Pizza / Pasta / General
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岡田 宏太郎Koutaro Okada
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An experienced Italian chef who continues to realize his childhood dream.
Mr. Okada was born in 1974 in Kanagawa. Having been interested in food since he could remember, he decided to pursue a career in the food business. Experienced in moving to Italy to study authentic Italian cuisine. After returning to Japan, he served as a head chef at restaurants at famous hotels such as Peninsula Tokyo and Mandarin Oriental Tokyo. Before the Corona disaster, he also showed his skills in Honolulu's membership-based Italian. Currently, he serves as the general chef of several restaurants, including GARDEN HOUSE MINATOMIRAI.
岡田 宏太郎Koutaro Okada
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GORA BREWERY PUBLIC HOUSE
GORA BREWERY PUBLIC HOUSE
- Hakone/Gora, Kanagawa
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Neapolitan Pizza / Steak / Craft Beer
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熊谷 振一Shinichi Kumagai
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Born in Akita, serving authentic pizza cultivated in training in Naples.
Mr. Kumagai was born in 1992 in Akita. While in high school, he began working part-time at a pizzeria in Yokohama and was so impressed with the pizza he ate that he decided to go into the culinary world. Upon the chef's recommendation, he entered a vocational school after graduating high school. He gained three years of experience at a cake shop in Kanagawa and honed his skills at a pizzeria in Tokyo. After about a year and a half of training in Naples by chance, he is currently showing off his skills at GORA BREWERY PUBLIC HOUSE.
熊谷 振一Shinichi Kumagai
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La Veranda APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari
ラ･ベランダ アパホテル 東京ベイ幕張
- Kaihin-Makuhari, Chiba
- Buffet,Buffet / General / General / Steak
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中辻Nakatsuji
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Offering hospitality with a live atmosphere utilizing extensive experience.
Mr. Nakatsuji was born in 1962 in Chiba. He is an experienced chef who has honed his skills since his mid-twenties. Since July 2006, he has worked at the buffet restaurant "La Veranda" in APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari. Currently serving as the sous-chef, he utilizes the skills he has cultivated to offer many visitors a dining experience with a live atmosphere.
中辻Nakatsuji
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Hida Beef Bone Takayama Ramen Matsuri
飛騨牛骨高山ラーメン祭
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Tonkotsu Ramen (pork broth ramen)
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大野 勝也Katsuya Ono
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Seeking the ultimate ramen that will bring a smile to anyone's face.
Attracted by the work of a chef, who can see guests' happy faces up close, Mr. Ono entered the culinary world. At Matsuri, which opened in March 2021, he displays his skills as restaurant head and works hard to make a restaurant with more and more customer smiles.
大野 勝也Katsuya Ono
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HIDATAKAYAMA MEAT
飛騨高山ミート
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Hamburger Steak / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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村田 愛乃Yoshino Murata
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Through her dishes, Ms. Murata aims to deliver smiles to her guests.
She was born in 1999 in Gifu. Started her career as a chef at an Italian restaurant in the prefecture. After working at a Japanese restaurant and a café, she is currently working as a kitchen staff at HIDATAKAYAMA MEAT. She aims every day to provide a menu that satisfies both the heart and the stomach so that she can bring a smile to her customers through cuisine.
村田 愛乃Yoshino Murata
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Restaurant La Veranda APA Hotel & Resort Yokohama Bay Tower
ラ･ベランダ アパホテル横浜ベイタワー
- Kannai/Bashamichi, Kanagawa
- Buffet,Buffet / General / General / Others
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太田 欽午Kingo Ota
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Continually refined techniques and experience realize high-quality cuisine and hospitality.
Mr. Ota was born in 1969 in Tokyo. After working part-time as a student, he pursued a career in the culinary field. He has served in restaurants and banquets at major hotels, as well as as executive chef at an Italian restaurant and as a chef at a cruise restaurant. In 2016, he joined APA Hotel. In 2017, as head chef of APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae, he improved the quality of food and efficient cooking operation. In 2023, he was appointed head chef of APA Hotel & Resort Yokohama Bay Tower. He provides high-quality dishes and hospitality to guests from Japan and abroad.
太田 欽午Kingo Ota
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Teppanyaki Nanami APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari
鉄板焼 七海 アパホテル＆リゾート〈東京ベイ幕張〉
- Kaihin-Makuhari, Chiba
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Beef Steak / Steak
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白戸Shirato
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An experienced chef offers exquisite dishes to satisfy all the senses.
Mr. Shirato was born in 1971 in Chiba. He is an experienced chef who has honed his skills at teppanyaki restaurants within APA Hotels. He worked for four years at "Teppanyaki THE Nanami" in APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower. In October 2024, he moved to APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari and is currently working at Teppanyaki Nanami at the hotel. He offers dishes that satisfy all the senses of his guests.
白戸Shirato
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