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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
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竹内 千秋Chiaki Takeuchi
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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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Ganso Ebidashi Monja no Ebisen Shibuya Stream Branch
元祖海老出汁もんじゃのえびせん 渋谷ストリーム店
- Shibuya Center-Gai/Koen-Dori, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Monjayaki (okonomiyaki pancakes using diluted batter) / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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羽方 勇二Yuji Hagata
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A chef who brings smiles to guests with a charming downtown atmosphere and delicious cuisine.
Mr. Hagata was born in 1992 in Tokyo. He had a passion for food from a young age and decided to pursue a career in the culinary world. Gained experience working as a chef in Japanese and chicken-focused restaurants in Marunouchi and Shinjuku. At Ganso Ebidashi Monja no Ebisen, he put his heart into his cooking every day with the desire for their guests to want to come back. He also put effort into creating the restaurant's ambiance, hoping that guests could experience the atmosphere of a Monja restaurant born in the traditional downtown area.
羽方 勇二Yuji Hagata
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Sushi Hakata Matsumoto Yaesu Branch
鮨 博多まつもと 八重洲店
- Nihonbashi, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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Kyoto Stand Kiyokiyo Sanjo Shinsen Branch
京都スタンドきよきよ三条神泉店
- Shijo Omiya, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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小野 陽平Yohei Ono
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Mr. Ono puts passion into each dish, providing heartwarming cuisine to visitors.
He was born in 1989. His mother's cooking was delicious, so he became interested in cooking at an early age. To learn the basics of cooking, he trained at a renowned Japanese restaurant and mastered traditional Japanese cooking techniques, especially obanzai. In July 2018, he opened Kyoto Stand Kiyokiyo Kiyamachi Main Branch, which has grown to become a popular bar with locals and tourists. Then, in April 2024, he opened a new Sanjo Shinsen Branch and continues to take on further challenges.
小野 陽平Yohei Ono
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Sushi Miyavi
鮨 雅
- Sangenjaya, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Sake
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伊藤 一義Kuniyoshi Ito
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An experienced Japanese chef who satisfies the hearts and stomachs of visitors.
Mr. Ito was born in 1974 in Osaka. Starting a culinary career in his teens, he studied at restaurants of various genres, including Japanese and Western cuisine. In 2019, he moved to Tokyo, where he was fascinated by sushi after relearning more about it. Not only does he serve delicious sushi, but he also has a reputation for sourcing and grilling meats from his long experience in teppanyaki. Communicating openly with guests over the counter is one of the things he enjoys doing.
伊藤 一義Kuniyoshi Ito
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Kaisen Ryori Hama no Ie
海鮮料理浜の家
- Onna-son, Okinawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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長浜 厚史Atsushi Nagahama
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He began his career as a chef by helping out at home
Born in Okinawa on November 15th, 1972, he has been helping out in Hama no Ie, the restaurant that his parents established, since he was a child. He decided to become a chef because he always wanted to make the food with which he was most familiar with. While working in the restaurant, he developed a solid foundation in cooking. He is particularly skilled at cooking all kinds of fish dish. He is a known authority on ikezukuri (preparing sashimi made from live seafood).
長浜 厚史Atsushi Nagahama
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Takanawa Shinzan
高輪 しん山
- Shinagawa, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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平山 晋Shin Hirayama
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Mr. Hirayama is a culinary professional who conveys happiness through food.
He was born in 1991 in Saga. Since childhood, he has excelled at detailed work and has found happiness in seeing the joy on people's faces. He found himself naturally becoming a chef. He gained extensive experience as a chef in Kyoto and Tokyo, where he also worked as an executive chef. With this experience, he now opens Takanawa Shinzan. Presenting dishes with attention to detail, he attracts guests to visit in both quality and taste.
平山 晋Shin Hirayama
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Nihonryori Tomita
日本料理とみた
- Kumamoto, Kumamoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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冨田 浩Hiroshi Tomita
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Mr. Tomita presents the quintessence of Japanese cuisine in a Japanese setting, with dishes that are rich in flavor and make the most of seasonal ingredients.
He was born in 1969 in Kumamoto. The owner of Nihonryori Tomita. While working part-time at a Japanese restaurant, he was praised for the delicious rice balls he made, which awakened his enjoyment of working in the food industry. He trained at a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo for five years, aspiring to become a professional. After returning to Kumamoto and working for many years as a sous chef at a traditional Japanese restaurant and a chef at a Japanese restaurant, he founded his current restaurant in 2008. The restaurant was moved to its current location in 2020. He attracts guests from Japan and abroad with seasonal delicacies and cordial hospitality in an elegant Japanese space.
冨田 浩Hiroshi Tomita
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Agu Tonkatsu Coshon
アグーとんかつコション
- Okinawa Prefectural Office, Okinawa
- Japanese,Japanese / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet)
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宮城 康司Koji Miyagi
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As he liked cooking since he was a child, he worked part time at a restaurant.
He was born in 1988 in Okinawa prefecture. As he liked cooking since he was a child, he worked part-time at a restaurant in his vocational school days. After graduation, he trained at a hamburger steak restaurant for a year and a half, and at soba (buckwheat noodles) shop for 1 year, then moved to Tokyo. After working at an izakaya (Japanese pub) for 3 years and at udon (thick noodles) shop for 1 year, he returned to Okinawa prefecture and was involved in cooking hospital meals. Currently, he is working as the master chef at [Agu Tonkatsu Coshon].
宮城 康司Koji Miyagi
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Uni Senmonten Yoichiya Jikka Branch
うに専門店世壱屋 余市実家店
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Kaisendon (seafood bowl),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Donburi (rice bowl)
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石川 晴希Haruki Ishikawa
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Mr. Ishikawa delivers moments of bliss to guests with a commitment to deliciousness.
He was born in 1991 in Hokkaido. Influenced by his father, who was a chef, he decided to work in a restaurant. Started his career at Otaru Narutoya, a restaurant specializing in karaage (deep-fried chicken) in Otaru City. Then, he moved to the Yoichiya Jikka Branch in 2022. He is currently the branch manager and welcomes visitors daily with his passion for Yoichi, where he was born and raised.
石川 晴希Haruki Ishikawa
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Robatayaki Isshin Moriguchi Branch
炉端焼き一新 守口店
- Moriguchi, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Robatayaki (coal grilling) / Sake
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天羽 智哉Tomoya Amou
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Providing "the joy of food" that spreads a chain of smiles.
After gaining knowledge of foods by working in school meal services, Mr. Amou entered the restaurant industry. He shows his skills as a manager at Robatayaki Isshin Moriguchi Branch, which opened in November 2022. He carefully selects seasonal ingredients to provide guests with the "joy of food" through robatayaki, which allows them to offer the natural flavor of ingredients.
天羽 智哉Tomoya Amou
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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
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宮本 哲也Tetsuya Miyamoto
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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
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Kioicho Fukudaya
紀尾井町 福田家
- Nagatacho, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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松下 俊一Shunichi Matsushita
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With the seasonal food and dinnerware made by the famous artist Rosanjin, Mr. Matsushita delivers the poetic feelings of the seasons.
Mr. Matsushita was born in 1969 in Nagano. The head chef at Fukudaya. Raised among the nature of southern Nagano, he grew up knowing the food ingredients of mountain villages. After graduating high school, he studied at Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka, and then moved to Tokyo. After refining his skills at a fugu blowfish restaurant in Ginza, and Japanese restaurants in high-class hotels in Tokyo and Hakone, he started his working relationship with Fukudaya in 2006. After serving as the sous chef for many years, he began his current position in 2016. He makes delicious seasonal dishes and every day perfects the taste of food served on dinnerware made by Rosanjin, charming guests from Japan and overseas.
松下 俊一Shunichi Matsushita
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Kyoto Gion Kawamuraryorihei
京都祇園 川村料理平
- Gion, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kyoto Cuisine / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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川村 良平Ryohei Kawamura
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He started his cooking career at the age of 15
He entered the world of cooking at the age of 15, starting his training at a well-established Japanese cuisine restaurant in the Osaka Minami area. After that he worked as a chef for 17 years before he became independent. In 2012, he opened [Kawamuraryorihei] in Gokomachi of Kyoto and their Japanese cuisine, prepared with selected seasonal ingredients, became popular. In the fifth year after opening, in 2016, his second restaurant [Kyoto Gion Kawamuraryorihei] was opened. At the moment, he spends his days polishing his skills while appreciating his customers and the people around him who have supported him from the beginning until now.
川村 良平Ryohei Kawamura
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Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Hakata Branch
博多もつ鍋 やま中 博多店
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / General / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Sake
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冨永 隆二Ryuji Tominaga
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Mr. Tominaga conveys the ideas and techniques he has cultivated to his successors and maintains high-quality flavor at this long-standing restaurant.
Mr. Tominaga was born in 1969 in Saga and came to Fukuoka for his higher education. Although he had never eaten Motsunabe (offal hotpot) before then, he was captivated by the outfits at Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka and joined as a part-time hall staff. After that, he started his career as a chef while working other jobs. At the time, motsunabe was not very well known, but he worked hard to convey how delicious it was. He focused on honing his skills and was also involved in restaurant launches. As restaurant administrator and manager, he supervises all branches.
冨永 隆二Ryuji Tominaga
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Matsuzaka-niku Ganso Wadakin
松阪肉元祖 和田金
- Matsusaka/Kisei, Mie
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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つやこTsuyako
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She ensures that every guest feels welcomed with nothing less than perfect hospitality.
Initially, she worked in the service industry, before moving on to work in guest services as a hostess at Wadakin in 2001. In addition to her focus on sukiyaki (hot pot stew), she also makes sure to provide a relaxed atmosphere where each and every guest can enjoy their meal, engaging them in conversation at opportune times. She keeps up the culinary traditions of this long-standing sukiyaki restaurant to make sure that the quality of their food always shines through.
つやこTsuyako
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Hashimoto
はし本
- Gokoku-ji, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Sake
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橋本 信二Shinji Hashimoto
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The experienced chef, who was trained in an eel wholesaler, became the 6th owner of a well established restaurant at the age of 30.
Born in Tokyo in 1967. When he was a primary school pupil, he became conscious of succeeding the restaurant as the 6th generation owner. When he was a university student, the 5th generation owner passed away. He helped the family business, and entered the restaurant right after the graduation. Leaving the grilled dishes to other veteran cook, he worked every morning for an eel wholesaler while assisting the restaurant. In about 2 years of training, he acquired skills to select and dress eels. At the age of 30, he became in charge of grilled dishes. He is currently maintaining the traditional taste of the long-established restaurant as the 6th generation owner.
橋本 信二Shinji Hashimoto
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Ipponyari
一本槍
- Fushimi/Daigo, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Fugu (blowfish)
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山中 宏明Hiroaki Yamanaka
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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
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Kaminoza
カミノザ
- Tanimachi/Tanimachi-yonchome, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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正野 キミヒロKimihiro Shono
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Mr. Shono pursued a career as a Japanese chef because he wanted to see his parents' happy faces.
He was born in Osaka in 1978. While in high school, he started cooking at home after watching a cooking show. He decided to become a chef when he cooked for his parents, who were so pleased with his cooking. He chose Japanese cuisine because he thought it would please his aging parents in the future when he became a chef. After graduating from high school, he studied the basics at Tsuji Culinary Institute and began honing his skills as a Japanese chef at kappo restaurants and ryotei throughout Japan from the age of 23. At 36, he became independent and opened his own restaurant in Osaka in 2014.
正野 キミヒロKimihiro Shono
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Shokudo Uchino
食堂うちの
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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藤田 良平Ryohei Fujita
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Mr. Fujita's unique approach and careful cuisine make foodies impressed.
He was born on May 24, 1980 in Osaka. He trained at Yamagataya, a Yakiniku restaurant that continues to fascinate gourmets in Kitashinchi, Osaka. Later, he accidentally began working at a rented late-night diner and steadily gained popularity as a hideout spot. In February 2022, he opened an independent business and started Shokudo Uchino with an ex-colleague from Japanese food. As an owner, he welcomes many guests.
藤田 良平Ryohei Fujita
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