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Ginza Fujita

銀座ふじた

  • Ginza, Tokyo
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Sake

藤田 雅之Masayuki Fujita

Mr. Fujita, who is devoted to Japanese cuisine, fascinates guests with his exploration of flavors and seasonal Japanese dishes brought by his careful work.

He was born in 1975 in Fukui and owns Ginza Fujita. He grew up familiar with a wide variety of ingredients and cuisine at his father's restaurant and has been in the kitchen since childhood. At an early stage, he acquired cooking techniques that are completed with the five senses, such as sound and aroma and has continued his quest for the essence of deliciousness.  After running his restaurant in Fukui, he moved to Tokyo to study at a famous restaurant there. In April 2022, he opened his current restaurant in Ginza. Every day, with sincere efforts, he develops courses rich in seasonal flavors, showing the climax of his life as a chef.

藤田 雅之Masayuki Fujita

Nagoya Kanko Hotel Oden Hyoshigi

名古屋観光ホテル おでん 拍子木

  • Fushimi, Aichi
  • Oden,Japanese / Nabe (hot pot) / Oden / Sake

青山 光Hikaru Aoyama

Using his experience and taking over the Japanese food culture, Mr. Aoyama also challenges himself to create new creations.

He was born in 1986 in Aichi. His father was a chef, naturally leading him to the culinary world. After training, he entered the Nagoya Kanko Hotel and was appointed as head chef upon the opening of "Hyoshigi" in August 2023. With a career of over 20 years, he is a master of Japanese cuisine and continues to hone his in-depth knowledge and skills in numerous cuisines.

青山 光Hikaru Aoyama

Sushi Kondo

鮨こん藤

  • Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake

近藤 元貴Motoki Kondo

Mr. Kondo wants to provide the four seasons and sophistication through his sushi and the excitement that spreads beyond that.

He was born in 1995 in Tokyo. He has pursued his passion for cooking since childhood. After graduating from culinary school, he refined his skills at the renowned Kyoto restaurant Kyoryori Kinobu for five years to master traditional Japanese cuisine. As a further challenge, he worked at Sushi Yuu in Roppongi, honing his Edo-mae style and techniques. There, he was captivated by the possibilities of sushi and named his own restaurant Sushi Kondo, which opened in January 2024. His creative and delicate cuisine, a fusion of Kyoto cuisine and Edo-mae sushi, has impressed visitors.

近藤 元貴Motoki Kondo

Maruya Honten JR Nagoya Station Branch

まるや本店JR名古屋駅店

  • Nagoya Station, Aichi
  • Japanese,Japanese / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Unagi (eel) / General

坂本 恵利Eri Sakamoto

Ms. Sakamaoto is dedicated to cooking, constantly honing her skills, and pursuing the essence of Japanese cuisine.

From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and after graduating from high school, she joined Maruya Honten. While learning the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine, she aimed to become an Unagi chef. She gained experience at most locations and became the head chef at the JR Nagoya Station branch. Leveraging her years of experience, she strives every day to further satisfy her guests.

坂本 恵利Eri Sakamoto

Kagurazaka Sushi Konkon

神楽坂 寿司 こんこん

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

近藤 昌弘Masahiro Kondo

Mr. Kondo has pride as a sushi artisan and continues to refine his skills.

He was born in 1979 in Tokyo. When he first visited a counter-style sushi restaurant as a child, he was so impressed by the chef's performance that he decided to become a sushi chef. After graduating high school, he started his career at sushi and Japanese restaurants. He then worked in various positions, such as instructor at a culinary institute, sushi restaurant head chef, and hotel head chef, before opening Kappo Kondo in 2022. While managing the restaurant, he met someone working as a Toyosu Market sushi broker and sushi artisan, and they discussed their dreams with each other. In August 2023, they did a magnificent job of realizing their dream of opening a restaurant together, Kagurazaka Sushi Konkon.

近藤 昌弘Masahiro Kondo

Ginza Inaba

銀座 稲葉

  • Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake

稲葉 正信Masanobu Inaba

From Executive Chef at a top hotel to restaurant owner. A craftsman expanding the possibilities of Japanese cuisine.

Mr. Inaba was born in 1967 in Tokyo. With the opening of the Grand Hyatt Tokyo in Roppongi, he became the sous chef of Sushi Roku Roku. Afterwards, he participated in the opening of Japanese Cuisine Kazahana at the Conrad Tokyo in Shiodome and became executive chef in 2010. After that, he became executive chef at Resort Amanemu in Ise-Shima, Mie, where his breakfast was named "The Best Hotel Breakfasts in the world" by the American magazine "BRIDES". He currently demonstrates his skills at Ginza Inaba.

稲葉 正信Masanobu Inaba

Tempura Kitagawa

天ぷら 北川

  • Ebisu, Tokyo
  • Tempura (fried seafood and vegetables),Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sake

村田 直彦Naohiko Murata

A Tempura and Sushi master offers a new impression through skills accumulated from the age of 16.

Mr. Murata was born in 1982 in Shizuoka. Raised in a family of sushi chefs, he began his apprenticeship at the age of 16 at his family's. At a Michelin two-star tempura restaurant, he learned the essentials of tempura by watching and learning directly from the master next to the main counter. After that, he thoroughly mastered fish preparation and aging skills at a one-star sushi restaurant. Seeking to explore a different angle from tempura, he honed his unique sensibility in the world of sushi. His dishes are the result of his broad experience and deep inquisitiveness, reflecting his respect for the ingredients and his mastery of cooking.

村田 直彦Naohiko Murata

Kaminoza

カミノザ

  • Tanimachi/Tanimachi-yonchome, Osaka
  • Japanese,Japanese / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)

正野 キミヒロKimihiro Shono

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

Sushi Tenkawa

鮨 天川

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

藤平 真一Shinichi Fujihira

Mr. Fujihira takes a new step forward as a restaurant owner, carrying a long-standing tradition.

He was born in 1990 in Tochigi. Born in a sushi restaurant in business since his grandfather's generation, he grew up close to cooking from an early age. After graduating from Musashino Cooking College, he trained at Sushi Tenkawa in Ginza, where he deepened his skills and knowledge. In 2011, he moved to Ebisu Hoshi, which opened as a branch in Ebisu and demonstrated his skills. In 2021, Hoshi took over the name of "Sushi Tenkawa," which was closed, and he became the owner of the newly born Sushi Tenkawa.

藤平 真一Shinichi Fujihira

Izakaya Tanuki

居酒屋たぬき

  • Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
  • Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Kamameshi (rice cooked in an iron pot)

酒井 健Ken Sakai

The head chef, Mr. Sakai, creates innovative and creative dishes that transcend the category of Japanese cuisine.

After gaining experience as a chef at a well-established hotel, he went to France and spent four years studying authentic French cuisine. Upon returning to Japan, he worked as a head chef of Italian and Spanish restaurants in addition to French cuisine. Currently, as head chef of Izakaya Tanuki, he pursues Japanese cuisine that incorporates the essence of various genres and French techniques. Every day, he devotes himself to preparing creative dishes prepared with a great deal of effort. Because he wants his customers to be happy, he pays careful attention to all aspects of the food, space, and service.

酒井 健Ken Sakai

Gion Shizuka

祇園 静水香

  • Gion, Kyoto
  • Kyoto Cuisine,Japanese / Kyoto Cuisine / General / Sake

澤田 和巳Tatsumi Sawada

An experienced chef who has fascinated international diners spins a new tale in Kyoto.

Mr. Sawada started his career as a chef at Gion Maruyama, a long-established restaurant with two Michelin stars. Having gained experience in prestigious restaurants, he was the head chef of a restaurant in Tokyo, where he achieved three consecutive Michelin stars. He also worked as a head chef at luxury hotels abroad, attracting guests worldwide. In July 2024, he returned to Kyoto and assumed the head chef position at Gion Shizuka. The sincerity and warmth in his cooking always attract visitors.

澤田 和巳Tatsumi Sawada

Nikuya Setsugekka NAGOYA

肉屋雪月花NAGOYA

  • Nagoya Station, Aichi
  • Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)

田中 覚 Satoru Tanaka

To provide the ultimate taste, Mr. Tanaka challenges himself as a "meat master" devoting his life.

He was born in 1967 in Gifu. As the eldest son of a family where his grandfather was a cattleman and horse dealer, and his father ran a butcher shop, he has held a knife and handled meat since he was 10. Since a young age, he dreamed of opening a restaurant, and at 25, he opened a yakiniku (Japanese barbecue) restaurant. His unique menu composition and store design gained attention, leading him to expand his meat-focused restaurants to 18 locations in Tokyo, Nagoya, Gifu, and Shiga. In particular, his restaurant Nikuya Setsugekka in Nagoya was featured in the "Michelin Guide Aichi, Gifu, Mie 2019 Special Edition". The restaurant has also received consecutive awards from the Tabelog Awards and gained popularity.

田中 覚 Satoru Tanaka

Ajiraku Yumeri

味楽 ゆめり

  • Kanazawa Station, Ishikawa
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Cookshop

前田 衛Mamoru Maeda

With a desire to own a restaurant by age 30, he trained hard at a number of establishments to learn everything he could.

He was born in 1980 in Ishikawa Prefecture and grew up in Ushitsu, which is situated in the northern region of the Noto Peninsula. He started his culinary career after graduating from high school by taking up a job at a Japanese restaurant. He wanted to make sure that he owned his own restaurant by the time he was 30, so he trained hard to develop his skills at notable Japanese restaurants and bars around Kanazawa. From there, he was able to realize his dream by opening Ajiraku Yumeri at age 29, which is where he still works today.

前田 衛Mamoru Maeda

Kagurazaka Shabu-shabu Fuga

神楽坂しゃぶしゃぶ風雅

  • Kagurazaka, Tokyo
  • Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

岩本 光正Mitsumasa Iwamoto

Mr. Iwamoto is an experienced chef who has been involved in food from various aspects.

He was born in 1971 in Tokyo. He had worked as a chef at "SARA" in Aoyama, Tokyo. He then became involved in the launch of "Table Modern Service," where he assisted in the operation and menu development of various restaurants, starting with its production business. After that, he worked at "Tokyo American Club" and is currently a chef at "Kagurazaka Shabu-shabu Fuga." His diverse menu, ranging from simple dishes that best use quality ingredients to creative dishes, has delighted many people.

岩本 光正Mitsumasa Iwamoto

Shiki Suikatei

四季 粋花亭

  • Hakodate, Hokkaido
  • Japanese,Japanese / General

岩田 建一朗Kenichiro Iwata

He opened his own restaurant in Hakodate with his special selection of local ingredients.

He was born in Hokkaido in 1969. At the age of 19, he started his culinary career as a part-timer at the local restaurant in Hakodate. Moved to Tokyo when he was 24, he seriously started to pursuing his culinary career at a Japanese restaurant in Ginza and learned the basic. Further broadened his experience at a cuisine ryokan in Hakone, he returned to Hakodate, and opened [Shiki Suikatei] in Goryokaku town when he was 29. In 2009, the restaurant moved to the current location.

岩田 建一朗Kenichiro Iwata

Tokachi-butadon Ippin Sapporo Station Stellar Place Branch

十勝豚丼いっぴん 札幌駅ステラプレイス店

  • Sapporo Station, Hokkaido
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Donburi (rice bowl) / Hokkaido Cuisine

中村 貴紀Takanori Nakamura

The phrase customers say how delicious the food was, is everything the chef works for

While still a student, he discovered the joy of cooking while working part-time at an Izakaya (Japanese pub). After that, he managed a number of restaurants for “Muroran Yakitori Yoshidaya” and “Tokachi Butadon Ippin” before assisting in the opening of a branch restaurant at Stellar Place. With his creed of making each and every dish with the greatest of care, he goes about his daily preparations. He says that hearing customers tell him that his food was delicious is particularly moving. The butadon (pork bowl) prepared by Mr. Nakamura is infused with the gratitude he has for his customers, and people throng to the shop every day in search of that delicious taste.

中村 貴紀Takanori Nakamura

Kobe Kitano Sow

神戸 北野 双

  • Sannomiya, Hyogo
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi

半情 圭佐Keisuke Hanjyo

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

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)

奥野 幸治郎Kojiro Okuno

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

Sushi Suzuki

鮨 すず樹

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

鈴木 智樹Tomoki Suzuki

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

Sushi Urayama Sakae Hanare

鮨うら山 栄離れ

  • Sakae, Aichi
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake

濱田 強Tsuyoshi Hamada

Mr. Hamada wants many people to enjoy the deliciousness of Hokuriku sushi.

In the fields of sushi and Japanese cuisine, Mr. Hamada has learned a wide variety of dishes. Among the many sushi restaurants, he strives to make customers who choose his restaurant feel comfortable and at home. He looks forward to sharing his culinary experience with everyone.

濱田 強Tsuyoshi Hamada

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