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Hikariya Higashi

ヒカリヤ ヒガシ

  • Matsumoto Station, Nagano
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

?橋 有希Yuuki Takahashi

Making the best use of the rich bounty of Shinshu, Mr. Takahashi presents dishes full of wild flavor.

He was born in 1979 in Nagano. After graduating from Oda Cooking College, he joined Nadaman Co., Ltd. He worked for 13 years at "Kaiseki Ichukyo" in Ome-shi, Tokyo, where he served as sous chef. Then, he worked as a head chef at Kona Besso in Izunagaoka Hot Springs, Izunokuni-shi, Shizuoka for 5 years, and then joined Tobira Holdings Co., Ltd. He currently works at Hikariya Higashi as the general chef of Japanese cuisine.

?橋 有希Yuuki Takahashi

Ryokichi

漁吉

  • Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
  • Kaisendon (seafood bowl),Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Tendon/Tenjyu (tempura bowl) / Donburi (rice bowl)

平本 清忠Kiyotada Hiramoto

Mr. Hiramoto offers superb dishes that make the most of Hokkaido ingredients with techniques honed in the world of sushi artisans.

He was born in 1969 in Chitose, Hokkaido. He is an experienced chef who has been honing his skills in the world of artisan chefs since his teenage years. After working as a chef at a sushi restaurant in Otaru for 20 years, he has worked at many restaurants in Hokkaido, mainly sushi restaurants. Currently, he is the chef at Ryokichi, serving a varied menu that makes the most of Hokkaido ingredients, including those from Yoichi.

平本 清忠Kiyotada Hiramoto

Nidaime Sushi Katsurada Ebisu & Daikanyama Branch

二代目 鮓 桂田 恵比寿・代官山店

  • Daikanyama, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi

光野 智昭 Tomoaki Mitsuno

Mr. Mitsuno takes over the skills and will of his predecessor as a professional sushi chef.

He was born in 1976 in Fukuoka. He longs for a job as an artisan who creates something on his own. Because of his love of fish dishes, he decided to become a chef. After gaining experience as a Japanese chef, he was involved in launching "Sushi Katsurada" with the previous owner, Mr. Katsurada, when he was 30 years old. Having worked there for 10 years, he moved to the kappo counter restaurant of a members-only hotel and gained experience as head chef. Upon Mr. Katsurada's retirement, he renamed the restaurant "Nidaime Sushi Katsurada" and took over the post.

光野 智昭 Tomoaki Mitsuno

Hitori Shabu Shabu Nanadaime Matsugoro Shinjuku Toho Bldg. Branch

ひとりしゃぶしゃぶ七代目松五郎 新宿東宝ビル店

  • Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
  • Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)

百瀬 和輝Kazuki Momose

Mr. Momose brings smiles to people's faces with easygoing and enjoyable shabu-shabu made from carefully selected ingredients.

He has been in charge of Hitori Shabu Shabu Nanadaime Matsugoro since its launch, having previously worked at the group's sukiyaki restaurant, Kuriya Nanadaime Matsugoro. Offering delicious shabu-shabu to people in Japan and abroad as a fast food restaurant where shabu-shabu can be experienced easily and at a reasonable price. He works daily to please many people with shabu-shabu and sukiyaki, made with carefully selected ingredients, including A4 and A5 Black Wagyu beef.

百瀬 和輝Kazuki Momose

Kushinobo Kyoto Station Branch

串の坊 京都駅店

  • Kyoto Station, Kyoto
  • Japanese,Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers)

木本 龍治Ryuji Kimoto

Simple in appearance but requires creativity and meticulous preparation.

Born in 1970 in Hyogo prefecture. He worked at a major grocery store chain after graduating high school, earning his knowledge and experience by supplying fresh vegetables and seafood. In 1991, he entered Kushinobo through his acquaintance. He learnt the basics in preparing ingredients and deep-fried dishes to refine his technique. He now assumes the role of manager at Kushinobo Kyoto Station branch and puts his heart into preparing ingredients for each menu.  

木本 龍治Ryuji Kimoto

Yufuin Sansyorou

ゆふいん山椒郎

  • Yufuin(Yufu), Oita
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Local Japanese Cuisine

山田 竜也Tatsuya Yamada

To be a chef who always connects with his customers

Born in 1988 in Fukuoka, Tatsuya started his culinary career after graduating high school at 18. He had the opportunity to apprentice to Kenichi Shine, who was the head chef at the ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) "Soan Kosumosu." While studying under Kenichi, he learned everything about working in a kitchen from scratch, including skills and mindset. In 2013, Kenichi opened "Sansyouryou," and a year later, Tatsuya transferred there to work with him. By 2018, Tatsuya had become the head chef and manager. With an unwavering interest in food, he continues to surprise and entertain his guests with his cooking every single day.

山田 竜也Tatsuya Yamada

Ipponyari

一本槍

  • Fushimi/Daigo, Kyoto
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Fugu (blowfish)

山中 宏明Hiroaki Yamanaka

Mr. Yamanaka is the 2nd generation of the family to maintain the same taste and dedication inherited from his father.

He was born in 1969 in Kyoto. His family initially ran a sushi restaurant but changed it to a fugu restaurant. His love of cooking and the fact that he had a vague longing to become a chef after watching his father's back led him to pursue a career in the culinary arts. He trained at kappo restaurants in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo, and Tochigi. As the restaurants served fugu depending on the season, he honed his skills in handling the fish. Currently, he is the 2nd generation chef at Ipponyari.

山中 宏明Hiroaki Yamanaka

Waniku Shokudo Wa Wa Wa

和肉食堂WWW −輪 和 笑−

  • Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
  • Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

石原 大輔Daisuke Ishihara

Mr. Ishihara offers inspiring dishes of freshness and delicacy.

He was born in 1981 in Osaka. Following his childhood dream of becoming a chef, he studied at a Japanese restaurant in Osaka, Kourinbo. After that, he has been working as a chef at Waniku Shokudo Wa Wa Wa. His seasonal course meals are highly acclaimed and attract many fans.

石原 大輔Daisuke Ishihara

Sushi Takaya

鮨たかや

  • Ginza, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Wine / Sake

高橋 貴之Takayuki Takahashi

Mr. Takahashi attracts guests with his seasonal dishes and delicious nigiri, which are made with Edomae techniques and flexible ideas.

He was born in 1974 in Akita, and he is the owner of Sushi Takaya. Growing up with parents who ran a restaurant, he pursued a career in food. He began his training in the Western food department of a hotel in his hometown. Then, he honed his skills at a Japanese restaurant, acquiring both Japanese and Western cooking techniques. At 30, he moved to Tokyo and studied at a sushi restaurant in Tsukiji, where the Central Wholesale Market was located, and mastered the traditions and techniques of Edomae.  After gaining experience at a sushi restaurant in Ginza, he opened his current restaurant in 2017 and became independent. With the combined power of cuisine, space, and hospitality, he welcomes guests from both Japan and overseas.

高橋 貴之Takayuki Takahashi

Magurobito Betsuan Nihonbashi Branch

まぐろ人別庵 日本橋店

  • Nihonbashi, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

出口 瑠尉Rui Deguchi

Mr. Deguchi wants to thoroughly master his craft! With his stoic nature, he found himself becoming a sushi chef.

Mr. Deguchi was born in 1985 in Nagasaki Prefecture and grew up near the sea. So, fresh seafood was always on the table from a young age. After tasting various fish dishes, he decided to become a sushi chef handling fresh fish and moved to Tokyo. After 2 years of training at a sushi restaurant in Ginza, he was invited by a senior chef he admired to work at the affiliated restaurant where he now works. He is a stoic who pursues it to its end once he starts on a path. Presently, he is the general manager of all affiliated restaurants Hatazushi and Magurobito.

出口 瑠尉Rui Deguchi

Sushi no Ma

鮨の間

  • Okaido/Gintengai, Ehime
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi

野間 美枝Mie Noma

Ms. Noma has accumulated determination since she was a teenager and entered the world of chefs, pursuing the same dream as her husband.

She was born in Ehime. Upon marrying the owner-chef, with whom she had been dating since high school, she decided to become the proprietress. She had been a hairdresser but entered the world of chefs to share her husband's dream of being a chef. With the eye, spirit, and concern for customer service she has acquired in her more than 10 years as a hairdresser, she handles various tasks from the kitchen to serving customers. With the "eye, spirit, and concern" for customer service that she has acquired over 10 years as a hairdresser, she handles a wide range of tasks from the kitchen to serving customers. Her warm smile and friendly atmosphere make her a popular proprietress at Sushi no Ma, and many regular customers keep coming back to the restaurant.

野間 美枝Mie Noma

Sushi Koizumi

鮨こいづみ

  • Yokohama Station, Kanagawa
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi

小泉 英樹Hideki Koizumi

Mr. Koizumi wants to keep the tradition of Edomae Sushi with his skilled craftsmanship.

Mr. Koizumi was born in 1963 in Tokyo and raised in Kanda Kamakura Coast. He joined "Kanda Jenome Sushi" by chance and began to aspire to become a sushi chef. Then, he sharpened his skills in authentic Edo-style sushi restaurants established in 1861. From April 2023, he became the head chef of Sushi Koidsumi in Yokohama. He is a sushi chef who continues to preserve the tradition of Edo-mae sushi, with skills cultivated over a long period.

小泉 英樹Hideki Koizumi

KATSUDON

喝鈍

  • Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
  • Japanese,Japanese / Katsudon (fried pork cutlet bowl)

渡邉 誉Homare Watanabe

He succeeded his family business as he loved [Katsudon (rice bowl topped with cutlet)] made by his father who is a chef and the first generation of the main branch.

He was born in 1971 in Osaka prefecture. His father is the founder of [KATSUDON], now it is the main branch in Hozenji Yokocho. As he loved his father's [katsudon (rice bowl topped with cutlet)], he naturally decided to succeed his family business, and became a chef. In 1993, the second branch opened in Takimi-koji of Umeda Sky Bldg. and he takes charge of both operation and cooking. He carefully prepares [cutlet] one by one, without using frozen products or synthetic seasonings, with the motto of [domestic ingredients, quick, tasty, cheap]. By strictly following the taste of his father at the main branch, he keeps the tradition of this old-established restaurant. 

渡邉 誉Homare Watanabe

Takiniku Ryochan

炊き肉 りょうちゃん

  • Miebashi, Okinawa
  • Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat)

金城 光司Koji Kinjo

This restaurant head delivers the charms of Takiniku, which is unfamiliar in Okinawa.

Mr. Kinjo was born in 1981 in Okinawa. Initially a company employee, he became attracted to the world of cuisine as he became a regular at a particular restaurant. Through his relationship with the owner, he was appointed restaurant head of Takiniku Ryochan, which opened in January 2025. His motto is to provide heartfelt customer service so that guests who choose this restaurant can have an enjoyable time. He pours his heart into customer service so that guests can fully enjoy the charms of Takiniku, which is not yet well known in Okinawa.

金城 光司Koji Kinjo

CHIKICHIKI Temma Branch

CHIKICHIKI 天満店

  • Tenjinbashi/Tenjinbashi-suji, Osaka
  • Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Wine

大倉 祥幸Yoshiyuki Okura

With a quiet passion and a wealth of experience, Mr. Okura offers a dish made with the utmost attention to "grilling."

He was born in 1985 in Okayama. A part-time job in a restaurant, which he began while still a student, defined his destiny. After graduation, he once found a job in another industry. Still, his passion for the restaurant industry never cooled, and he took up the challenge again. For ten years, he honed his skills at a major yakitori chain restaurant, gaining a wide range of experience in everything from serving to cooking. Currently, he works as a Yakishi (expert in grilling) at CHIKICHIKI Temma Branch. It is his greatest pleasure to hear his guests say, "I'd like another one," as he carefully grills skewers daily.

大倉 祥幸Yoshiyuki Okura

SKYTREE(R) VIEW RESTAURANT REN

スカイツリー(R)ビューレストラン簾

  • Kinshicho/Sumiyoshi, Tokyo
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / French / Steak

宮本 哲也Tetsuya Miyamoto

Master chef of Japanese cuisine.  

Mr. Tetsuya Miyamoto is the Technical Director of Nihon-ryori Kenkyukai (society for research on Japanese cuisine), as well as the Chairman of the Toho Cooks Association. After working as the Japanese cuisine master chef at Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande, he became the Japanese cuisine master chef of Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo in April 2019.

宮本 哲也Tetsuya Miyamoto

Kushitei Shibuya Stream

串亭 渋谷ストリーム

  • Shibuya South Exit, Tokyo
  • Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / General / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

赤石 雄Yu Akaishi

Since school age, Mr. Akaishi has set out for a career in the culinary world.

After studying Japanese and Kyoto cuisine, he joined Real Taste Corporation from Kappo Cuisine. He has been working with his skills to make the customers' time at the counter more important. After serving as the head chef of another new restaurant, he became general chef of Kushitei. He is committed to seasonal ingredients and continues to discover new ways to use these ingredients by combining 100 percent sunflower oil with his special breadcrumbs.

赤石 雄Yu Akaishi

Sushi no Daripin

寿司のだりぴん

  • Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi

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

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)

朝日 隆仁Takahito Asahi

The Chef's Recommendations

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

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

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