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Somenya Ito Kabukicho Main Branch

素麺屋　糸　歌舞伎町本店

  • Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

荒木　佳男Yoshio Araki

With abundant experience and passion, Mr. Araki is fully committed to the study of cooking.

He was born in 1972 in Saitama. Since childhood, he developed a love for both eating and cooking while being exposed to his mother's delicious dishes. During his university years, he spent four years in an izakaya (Japanese-style bar) kitchen. After graduation, he joined an udon specialty restaurant, where he worked for 23 years as a manager and supervisor. In 2020, he moved to an izakaya to study fish and Japanese sake. Later, he joined Ito and played a key role in launching their fish dishes. The following year, he took charge of fish dishes and Japanese sake, contributing to planning new menus and course offerings.

荒木　佳男Yoshio Araki

Sushi Mahoroba

寿司まほろば

  • Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake

村上　勝浩Katsuhiro Murakami

Master of sushi and traditional Japanese cuisine. Renowned for expert sushi making and refined hospitality.

Mr. Murakami was born in 1961 in Shiga and is the head chef of Sushi Mahoroba. He began his culinary career at a Japanese restaurant in Shiga, where he honed his skills in Japanese cuisine before moving on to sushi. Following his studies at sushi restaurants in Shiga, Kyoto, and Tokyo, he learned the techniques and taste of Edo-mae sushi at a famous sushi restaurant in Tokyo. Then, he moved to Osaka, the capital of food, and worked at a sushi restaurant in the Minami district. Recognized for his talent, he assumed his current position when the restaurant opened in September 2023. He serves guests from Japan and abroad with his experience and skill regarding ingredients from various regions of Japan, as well as his friendly and warm hospitality.

村上　勝浩Katsuhiro Murakami

Sakanaya Soma Yanagawa Branch

さかな家そう馬　柳川店

  • Yanagawa/Omuta/Chikugo, Fukuoka
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Wine

Nihonbashi Sushi Shiba

日本橋　鮨しば

  • Ningyocho/Kodenmacho, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake

柴　隆之Takayuki Shiba

Mr. Shiba attracts guests with his free-spirited courses, which are brought up with extensive experience in the field of Edomae Sushi.

He was born in 1979 in Saitama. The owner of Nihonbashi Sushi Shiba. He started his professional career with the desire to impress people with his cooking. Gained experience as a French and pastry chef at the prestigious Auberge Au Mirador in Hakone and later honed his Edo-mae sushi skills at a famous restaurant in Ginza and in the sushi departments of a first-class hotel. After establishing a sushi restaurant in Meguro and working as a manager, he founded his current restaurant and became independent in June 2023. It has earned a reputation for the creative courses that combine sushi and Japanese cuisine with innovative dishes and stylish hospitality.

柴　隆之Takayuki Shiba

Sushi Uchio

鮨うち尾

  • Hakata Station, Fukuoka
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi

内尾　司Tsukasa Uchio

Mr. Uchio established his foundation as a chef by honing his skills in Japan's East and West regions.

He was born in 1992 in Fukuoka. Entered the world of Japanese food professions at the age of 20. He worked in Japanese restaurants in Kanagawa and Osaka areas. Studied mainly Japanese cuisine and established his expertise in handling fresh fish and seasonal ingredients as a chef. He opened Sushi Uchio in 2023.

内尾　司Tsukasa Uchio

Japanese Cuisine Kinari

日本料理僖成

  • Gaienmae/Aoyama-Itchome, Tokyo
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)

五十嵐　大Dai Igarashi

Offering seasonal Japanese cuisine with an awareness of tradition.

Mr. Igarashi was born in 1976 in Kanagawa Prefecture. After graduating from Oda Culinary School, he trained as a Japanese chef at hotels and fine restaurants in Yokohama. In 2016, he became the head chef of the Japanese Cuisine Kinari. He offers delicate and aesthetically appealing seasonal dishes while remaining mindful of the traditions of Japanese cuisine.

五十嵐　大Dai Igarashi

Japanese restaurant Yu-chan

Japanese restaurant Yu-chan

  • Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Wine

﨑川　裕介Yusuke Sakigawa

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

Sakanaya Soma Kurume Branch

さかな家そう馬　久留米店

  • Kurume, Fukuoka
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Whisky

Washoku Satoumi Satoyama

和食　里海里山

  • Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
  • Tempura (fried seafood and vegetables),Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables)

工藤　文枝Fumie Kudo

All is for the smiles of guests. Ms. Kudo offers omotenashi hospitality. 

She is a native of Kanagawa and has continuously devoted herself to learning about customer service in places such as hotels and Japanese ryokan inns. For both Japanese and foreign customers, she always works hard while valuing the spirit of Japanese Omotenashi. In November 2022, she was appointed as the proprietress of Satoumi Satoyama. In a Japanese restaurant with a counter that is thought to be very formal, she actively communicates with customers so they can feel a sense of intimacy. She works tirelessly to make delicious food and make customers want to come again due to the excellent service. 

工藤　文枝Fumie Kudo

Niku Kappou - Niku Kabuku

肉割烹　肉かぶく

  • Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
  • Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Steak / Wine

山本　雅光Masamitsu Yamamoto

Mr. Yamamoto entertains his guests and provides fulfilled time with the power of food that changed his life.

Mr. Yamamoto was born in 1977 in Nagano Prefecture. His father took him to a restaurant where he tasted "Dojo (loaches)" for the first time. He was so impressed by the fantastic taste that he entered the culinary world to create his own impressive cuisine. After training at a long-established onsen ryokan (Japanese inn) and a kaiseki (Traditional Japanese course cuisine) restaurant in Ginza, he traveled to India, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Canada, and Thailand to hone his culinary skills to learn about cuisines from around the world. In Thailand, he won the Ironman cooking competition on a TV program. After that, he was trusted enough to manage embassy receptions for state guests and returned to Japan.

山本　雅光Masamitsu Yamamoto

Japanese cuisine Saga SUN MEMBERS Kyoto Saga

日本料理嵯峨　サンメンバーズ京都嵯峨

  • Sagano/Uzumasa, Kyoto
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine

竹内　千秋Chiaki Takeuchi

The Chef's Recommendations

Influenced by Mr. Takeuchi's father, a carpenter, he wanted to have a profession.

He was born in 1983 in Tokushima. Influenced by his father, who is a carpenter, he wanted to learn a vocational skill. Plus, the fact that the manager of his part-time job used to work with Japanese cuisine made him long want to become a Japanese cuisine chef himself in the future. After graduating from school, he became a chef and trained at [XIV Naruto] and had his experiences working for private restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka. Then he became the sous-chef of Japanese cuisine at several restaurants, including [XIV Kyoto Yase Rikyu]. In June 2018, he became the head chef of [SUN MEMBERS Kyoto Saga] until the present.

竹内　千秋Chiaki Takeuchi

Hareya Bettei

はれや　別邸

  • Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
  • Japanese,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab / Sake

寺田　竜之進Ryunoshin Terada

Carefully prepared fresh seafood from Hokuriku, recreated in Kitashinchi.

Mr. Terada was born in Fukuoka prefecture and has honed his craft in many places. He has experience as an apprentice to a famous chef. His severe and honest personality is the foundation of his career. He carefully makes tofu by hand, takes great care in selecting seasonings, and spends extra effort on miso and soy sauce, all to create original flavors that can only be tasted at his restaurant. He handles the finest seafood from the seas of Hokuriku with expert skills to recreate the flavors of Fukui in Kitashinchi. He serves food tailored to diners' preferences upon request.

寺田　竜之進Ryunoshin Terada

Matoi Ginza

まとい銀座

  • Ginza, Tokyo
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Steak / Wine

的場　圭司Keiji Matoba

Mr. Matoba offers a blissful plate combining carefully selected Japanese wagyu beef and seasonal ingredients from the mountains and the sea.

Mr. Matoba was born 1997 in Wakayama. Impressed by the differences between Western and Japanese culinary culture when Mr. Matoba studied abroad in New York in his late teens, he entered the world of Japanese cuisine to popularize Japanese food overseas. After working at the Ritz-Carlton in Osaka and Hotel Okura in Tokyo, he was transferred to the Hotel Okura in Amsterdam at 30. Since then, he has worked in 17 countries, including Singapore and Switzerland, including launches and events. Finally, he served as an executive chef at AMAN Resorts.

的場　圭司Keiji Matoba

Tominokoji Tempura Matsui

富小路　天ぷらまつ井

  • Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
  • Kyoto Cuisine,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake

松井　基宏Motohiro Matsui

Kyoto-style tempura and Japanese delicacies. Mr. Matsui offers authentic taste in a friendly manner.

He was born in 1977 in Hokkaido. Initially, he specialized in Japanese cuisine but entered the world of Kyoto-style tempura when he was in charge of a tempura specialty restaurant in Pontocho. After honing his skills at a renowned restaurant, he has worked at Tominokoji Tempura Matsui since 2019. He provides a casual yet relaxed hospitality for authentic Japanese cuisine with Kyoto-style tempura and refined Japanese cuisine techniques.

松井　基宏Motohiro Matsui

Sushi Nakano

鮨なか乃

  • Kannai/Bashamichi, Kanagawa
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / General

中野　満博Mitsuhiro Nakano

Mr. Nakano has continued to walk the path of sushi and pursued a piece that delights the guests.

He was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa. Fascinated by the world of sushi and has been walking that path since the age of 17. After gaining training, he opened Sushidokoro Nakano. With the belief to create an ideal restaurant, the restaurant was renewed as Sushi Nakano on April 29, 2022. He continues to devote himself to achieving even greater heights.

中野　満博Mitsuhiro Nakano

Akasaka Sumibi Shabu-shabu Takane No Buta

赤坂　炭火しゃぶしゃぶ　高嶺の豚

  • Akasaka, Tokyo
  • Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Nabe (hot pot)

伊藤　大貴　Hiroki Ito

Mr. Ito offers the finest shabu-shabu with honest work, bringing together the thoughts of people who love food.

He was born in 1994 in Nagano. A manager and a head chef of Takane No Buta. Growing up with parents who ran a fruit and vegetable store, he became familiar with various ingredients and cuisines early on. After working in the restaurant and hospitality industry in his hometown, he moved to Tokyo to join his current restaurant. Then, he assumed his current position in June 2023. He is a manager with a wealth of food experience, carefully preparing his unique shabu-shabu, which brings together the thoughts of people involved in the food industry, such as the producers of the ingredients. His hospitality, which reflects his sincere personality, is also well-received.

伊藤　大貴　Hiroki Ito

Unagi Ryouri Unawa Izumi

うなぎ料理うな和泉

  • Shin-Sakae/Higashisakura/Izumi, Aichi
  • Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)

加藤　晴久Haruhisa Kato

Challenging the world of eel cuisine with a new heart as a chef.

Mr. Kato was born in 1971 in Hokkaido. After graduating high school, he entered Tsuji Culinary Institute Osaka with a deep passion for cooking. Then, he trained at a restaurant in Kurashiki through the introduction of Mr. Tamura, the executive chef of Japanese cuisine at Hotel New Otani Osaka. At Foresta Hills in Toyota City, he met Mr. Mizogami, whom he looks up to as his mentor. After working at Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel for 19 years, he moved to Unawa Izumi in August 2023. He currently serves as the restaurant's manager.

加藤　晴久Haruhisa Kato

Sushi Yon

鮨四(yon)

  • Roppongi, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sake

五十嵐　優貴Yuuki Igarashi

Mr. Igarashi pours his passion into providing a pleasant moment.

He was born in 1999 in Yamagata. He originally liked working with people. Joined Sushi Yon in 2020 after being impressed when he visited the restaurant as a customer. Appointed manager the following year. While paying attention to his surroundings, he also seeks improvements daily. His high professionalism and thoughtfulness take the restaurant's atmosphere to the next level.

五十嵐　優貴Yuuki Igarashi

Shuko Osaka Manpukudou

酒肴　大阪まんぷく堂

  • Tsuruhashi, Osaka
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake

芦田　テツオTetsuo Ashida

A restaurant head who continues to search for the deliciousness of food and excellent pairings with Japanese sake.

Mr. Ashida was born in 1969 in Hyogo. After gaining experience in a dining establishment with a part-time job, he started his own bento-boxed lunch shop with a friend. While doing this, he aimed to start a dining establishment and began studying cooking more seriously. He is involved with various food genres, from original to Chinese cuisine. In 2003 he founded "Shuko Osaka Manpukudou." Initially, the restaurant served many Chinese-style dishes, incorporating the trends of the times. As the restaurant continues to evolve, he now mainly offers dishes based on Japanese cuisine.

芦田　テツオTetsuo Ashida

Sakanaya Soma Nishimachi Branch

さかな家そう馬　西町店

  • Kurume, Fukuoka
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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