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Fugu Ryori Tomoe
ふぐ料理 ともえ
- Kyotogosho/Nishijin, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Fugu (blowfish)
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亀井 一洋Kazuhiro Kamei
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His insight on Fugu (globefish) and continuous efforts to improve his dishes has brought the restaurant to win the stars.
He was born in 1950 in Hyogo. He says with a grin that he went to a university to be an engineer, however [being deceived by his parents with fair words], he started to work at the kitchen of [Fugu Ryori Tomoe] run by his father, then became the 2nd generation at the age of 29. Now the restaurant has the stars, and he is the chairman of Kyoto Fugu Association and executive director of Japan Globefish Association (as of 2015).
亀井 一洋Kazuhiro Kamei
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Sushi Monji
寿し 門司
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Fugu (blowfish)
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門司 知治Tomoharu Monji
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Mr. Moji values the spirit of hospitality more than anything else and provides visitors a blissful moment.
He was born in 1976 in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka. He grew up under the influence of his father, who was the president of the Japan Cooks Association, and his brother, a French chef. Although he had no intention of entering the culinary world, his promise to his mother led him to train at a sushi restaurant through his father for three years. He once left cooking but began to pursue it seriously when he met an excellent sushi chef at 22. After working at the highest-selling Sushi restaurant in Japan, he opened Sushi-dokoro Shinmon, which was renamed Sushi M ji three years ago.
門司 知治Tomoharu Monji
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Oyogi-torafugu Katsugani Ryori Ajihei Sonezaki
泳ぎとらふぐ 活蟹料理 あじ平 曽根崎
- Higashi-Umeda/Ohatsutenjin/Taiyuji, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Fugu (blowfish) / Nabe (hot pot)
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奥野 幸治郎Kojiro Okuno
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Having honed his skills in Japanese cuisine, Mr. Okuno offers dishes that make the most of his abundant experience.
He was born in 1958 in Tokyo. Initially interested in Japanese food, he started as a chef at a restaurant in Tokyo with an introduction from an acquaintance. Since then, he has been working as a chef of Japanese cuisine. Also well versed in handling blowfish. In addition, he has experience abroad, including training at a Japanese restaurant in France. He has been the chef at Ajihei Sonezaki since its opening in December 2023, after the restaurant was renovated.
奥野 幸治郎Kojiro Okuno
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Kyo Yubadokoro Seike Nijojo Branch
京ゆば処 静家 二条城店
- Nijo Castle, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / Yuba (tofu skin)
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稲葉 保行Yasuyuki Inaba
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The desire to please people is the starting point. A chef who studied in Gion and Ponto-cho.
Mr. Inaba was born in Shiga Prefecture. He loves making people happy more than anything else. His desire to bring joy to people through food led him to become a chef. He has been working as a chef for about a quarter of a century at Japanese restaurants in Gion and Ponto-cho. Now he works as a chef at the Kyo Yubadokoro Seike Nijojo Branch. He continues to bring moments of joy to people through his cooking, just as he did when he first decided to become a chef.
稲葉 保行Yasuyuki Inaba
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Nihonbashi Suitengu Nanatosha
日本橋水天宮 七灯舎
- Ningyocho/Kodenmacho, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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佐藤 健一Kenichi Sato
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Farmers and growers, cooks, and guests. Mr. Sato connects the dots to make a line and form a circle.
Mr. Sato was born in 1972 in Miyagi Prefecture. He grew up watching his parents out front as they ran a sushi restaurant and became fascinated with Japanese cuisine. After working at Hotel Kawakyu in Wakayama Prefecture and Hotel Arrowle in Ishikawa Prefecture, he trained at the Rihga Royal Hotel in Osaka. As a chef responsible for the final touches before the food is eaten, he enjoys connecting the warmth and thoughts of the people involved. Favored by fate, he devotes himself to his work every day with the motto, Kindness is best embodied in cooking.
佐藤 健一Kenichi Sato
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Sushi Suzuki
鮨 すず樹
- Tsukishima, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake
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鈴木 智樹Tomoki Suzuki
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Devoted to Edomae sushi. Mr. Suzuki offers exquisite nigiri and seasonal delicacies with careful handwork.
He was born in 1982 in Iwate. In his late teens, he was fascinated by the meticulous handiwork of sushi chefs at a sushi restaurant in Tokyo and decided to become a sushi chef. He began his training at a long-established sushi restaurant in Tsukiji at the time and honed his skills at a well-known Tsukiji restaurant for 20 years. In April 2023, he founded his current restaurant in Tsukishima and became independent. Since then, he has visited the wholesale market, which has moved from Tsukiji to Toyosu, almost every day to carefully select the finest seafood of the day. With his meticulous handiwork and delicious nigiri and dishes, he welcomes guests from both Japan and abroad.
鈴木 智樹Tomoki Suzuki
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Waryori Hanajin
和料理 はな甚
- Kawagoe, Saitama
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / General
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立花 義春Yoshiharu Tachibana
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The world of cuisine that began with an actor and his two hats
Born in Iwate prefecture, Mr. Tachibana has a unique professional history, having changed his career from acting to cookery. His interest in food grew as he watched his mother cooking when he was a child. Later, he began training to be a chef while he was training to be an actor. He built up experience in Shibuya and Shimbashi, mainly cooking Japanese food, and finally fulfilled his long-cherished dream by opening Hanajin. This year, the popular restaurant celebrates its 25th anniversary.
立花 義春Yoshiharu Tachibana
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Hitsumabushi Nagoya Bincho Maru Bldg. branch
ひつまぶし名古屋 備長 丸ビル店
- Marunouchi, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)
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水谷 正行Masayuki Mizutani
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He magnificently transformed from a salary man to a chef. He is an eel professional with great skills acquired through his training.
He was born in Aichi in 1975. He worked part-time at [Hitsumabuchi Bincho Main branch] for 3 years when he was an university student and that experience made him realize the interesting aspects of cooking. After graduating university, he started off working as a businessman but he changed the job as he wanted to learn cooking. He started his training at [Hitsumabuchi Bincho Main branch]. In 2012, he moved to Tokyo when he transferred to Soramachi branch which was opening. In December 2018, He became a head chef/manager of [Hitsumabushi Nagoya Bincho Maru Bldg. branch] at the opening and has been demonstrating his skills since.
水谷 正行Masayuki Mizutani
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Kanda Unomaru
神田 宇廼丸
- Ningyocho/Kodenmacho, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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永田 浩二Koji Nagata
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A sincere chef finally goes independent after many years of training.
Mr. Koji Nagata was born in 1955 in Yamanashi Prefecture. After graduating from high school, he went to Tokyo to enter [Unomaru Main branch] and started sushi training on a full scale. For some reason, he once left the cooking field and took a different job, but he could not forget the enjoyable moments of cooking and came back to [Unomaru Main branch] 5 years later. There, he improved his skills while dreaming of being independent. In a while his master recognized his efforts and allowed him to open a branch, and opened [Kanda Unomaru] in 1992. His sincere attitude is highly received by many of his regular customers.
永田 浩二Koji Nagata
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Sendai Bar MUSUBI
仙台バルMUSUBI
- Sendai Station West Exit, Miyagi
- Seafood,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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斎藤 直貴Naoki Saito
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Proposing new delicious dishes that feature local ingredients.
After training mainly in Japanese cuisine, Mr. Saito sought to devise creative dishes from different cuisines. The Sendai Bar MUSUBI opened on February 2, 2023. Here, he is creating original dishes that skillfully use ingredients from Sendai and the local area.
斎藤 直貴Naoki Saito
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Kobe Kitano Sow
神戸 北野 双
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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半情 圭佐Keisuke Hanjyo
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Continuing on the path of sushi, Mr. Hanjyo creates pieces of sushi to delight guests.
He was born in Fukuoka. Fascinated by the world of sushi, which he had longed for since childhood, he has followed the path dedicatedly up to the present day. At Kobe Kitano Sow, which reopened on June 14, 2023, he works as a sushi chef to create a restaurant and cuisine that makes the most of its location in Kobe.
半情 圭佐Keisuke Hanjyo
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Izakaya Futami Sakaba
居酒屋 二海酒場
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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岡嶋 隆志Takashi Okajima
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Mr. Okajima sources ingredients through his unique channels, mainly focusing on the Otoshibe fishing port in his hometown of Yakumo-cho.
He was born in 1972 in Hokkaido. Since childhood, He has enjoyed watching cooking shows on television and dreamed of pursuing a career in the culinary world. From high school, he started working part-time at a restaurant and became a chef after attending a vocational school. After that, he trained in Japanese cuisine, such as at sushi restaurants and hotels, to polish his skills. In November 2021, after leaving a long-established izakaya (Japanese pub) in Hakodate, he opened "Izakaya Futami Skaba." He procures seafood through his unique channels, centered around the Otoshibe fishing port in Yakumo-cho, his hometown.
岡嶋 隆志Takashi Okajima
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Shabu-Shabu Dining Hanakoji
しゃぶしゃぶDining花小路
- Nishi-ku/Yokokawa, Hiroshima
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / General
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中嶋 範行Noriyuki Nakajima
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He wants to be a chef cooking wholeheartedly.
He was born in 1956 in Okayama prefecture. When he was a student, he did not think to be a chef. Even after graduating from a university, he did not enter the restaurant field. However, his turning point came suddenly, when he started helping a small restaurant run by his mother, and found that cooking was fun. He improved his skills especially for meat, then opened [Shabu-Shabu Dining Hanakoji] in February 2013. He is currently working as a chef and manager.
中嶋 範行Noriyuki Nakajima
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Sushi-dokoro Tatsutoshi
鮨処 竜敏
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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廣瀬 秀敏Hidetoshi Hirose
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Operates a renowned restaurant that has been loved for over a quarter of a century in Susukino.
Mr. Hirose was born in 1973 in Hokkaido. He chose the restaurant business as a job to acquire expertise. Entered a sushi restaurant in his hometown of Sapporo and began his life as a professional chef in earnest. At age 26, he opened his own restaurant in Otaru, where many of the best sushi restaurants are gathered. Three years later, he moved from the Otaru branch (closed) to Susukino and opened Tatsutoshi. Currently, he not only manages the restaurant but also takes part in Hokkaido product exhibitions held throughout Japan.
廣瀬 秀敏Hidetoshi Hirose
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Iwahiba
岩桧葉
- Hamamatsucho/Daimon, Tokyo
- Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Chinese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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北川 友透Tomoyuki Kitagawa
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Mr. Kitagawa's dishes help bring out the natural deliciousness of the ingredients, and he makes customers smile.
Mr. Kitagawa was born in 1986 in Nagasaki to a fishing house in that city. Ever since he was young, he grew up around fresh seafood. He was moved by and admired the nature, fishermen, and excellent fish handling he saw. After graduating high school, he joined a Sushi Kappo restaurant for training. Two years later, he returned to his family home and learned about fish while helping out with fishing. Then he brushed up on the foundations of Japanese cuisine at a certain famous Japanese restaurant in Nagasaki, later returning to Tokyo just before turning 30 years old. By chance, he joined the company Iwahiba. He was involved in the preparations for the restaurant's opening. He was appointed head chef, a position he works in today.
北川 友透Tomoyuki Kitagawa
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OTARU MASAZUSHI SHINJUKU
おたる政寿司 新宿
- Shinjuku Station South Exit/Yoyogi, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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加瀬 徹矢Tetsuya Kase
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Mr. Kase grew up in Choshi, Chiba, and his love for fish led him to become a sushi chef, which he had always dreamed of.
He was born in 1972 in Chiba. He grew up near the sea and loved fish. Since childhood, he was surrounded by seafood dishes on his family's dining table. As a child, he started to dream of doing fish-related work. He didn't aspire to be just a cook, but rather he admired the work of a craftsman. After graduating from school, he joined a sushi restaurant. He worked at various sushi restaurants, including both independent and chain restaurants, and in 2012 he joined OTARU MASAZUSHI SHINJUKU as a deputy store manager. He is on friendly terms with Mr. Keisuke Nakamura, the current third-generation owner of OTARU MASAZUSHI, as they trained together at the same restaurant.
加瀬 徹矢Tetsuya Kase
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Kyobashi Basara
京橋 婆娑羅
- Kyobashi, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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管 武敏Taketoshi Kan
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Mr. Kan started out with an invitation from his uncle and honed his skills in the world of Japanese cuisine.
Mr. Kan was born in Kanagawa prefecture in 1963. He joined the culinary industry after being encouraged to do so by his uncle, who was a chef specializing in Japanese cuisine. He joined "International Hotel Ube" in Yamaguchi prefecture and began making a name for himself. After honing his craft at "International Hotel Ube" for four years, he moved to Tokyo. He diligently studied Japanese cuisine of different styles, ranging from Japanese cuisine in Japanese-style restaurants to Japanese cuisine served in hotels. After working at "Hyatt Regency Tokyo" and also "Kappo Bandai", which was located in Kanda, he was appointed the head chef of "Kyobashi Basara" in September 2022.
管 武敏Taketoshi Kan
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Hitsumabushi Nagoya Bincho Marronnier Gate Ginza 1 Location
ひつまぶし名古屋備長マロニエゲート銀座1店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)
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高橋 大勝Masakatsu Takahashi
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高橋 大勝Masakatsu Takahashi
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Sushi Rebo
鮨 令歩
- Nishiki-sanchome, Aichi
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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佐々木 英師Eiji Sasaki
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Seeing the smiles of all guests is the best part of being a sushi chef.
Mr. Sasaki was born in 1985 in Aichi. At the age of 16, he chose to become a sushi chef and began his training. He changed his job to another industry to "try something different," but returned to sushi chef because he still loved the happy smiles on the faces of his guests when they ate his sushi. At 26, he was chosen as a store manager, and at 27, he set up an affiliated store in Malaysia. Then in January 2021, he was appointed manager of Sushi Rebo at the time of its opening. He provides smooth service to foreign guests with about six and a half years of overseas experience.
佐々木 英師Eiji Sasaki
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Hitsumabushi Japanese Cuisine Bincho Nakasu-kawabata branch
ひつまぶし和食備長 中洲川端店
- Kawabata/Gion, Fukuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)
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小川 浩次郎Kojiro Ogawa
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He had a dream of becoming a chef as a child. After a long period of training and experience, his dream came true.
He was born in Fukuoka in 1981. His fascination towards cooking started after he read a manga about a sushi chef when he was an elementary school kid. Later, he decided to become a chef after watching a chef on a TV program. After graduating from school, he was trained at several well-established restaurants, and learned cooking techniques and how to judge ingredients. These restaurants include a well-established traditional Japanese cuisine restaurant of Kyoto [Nanzenji Hyotei], and [Teianryo Negami] and [Sushi to Wa no Shoku Seikichi] of Fukuoka. In 2013 he started working for [Bincho Co., Ltd.], demonstrating his skills at [Hitsumabushi Japanese Cuisine Bincho Nakasu-kawabata branch].
小川 浩次郎Kojiro Ogawa
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