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Sushi Kapppo Otanko Funabashi Branch
寿司割烹 御旦孤 船橋店
- Funabashi, Chiba
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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市川 正ICHIKAWA TADASHI
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Watching the TV drama "Zenryuaku Ofukurosama" inspired him to become a chef.
He was born in 1961, in Onjuku, Chiba Prefecture. He was inspired to work in Fukagawa after watching the TV show "Zenryaku Ofukurosama", getting his start at a sushi shop there called "Uogashi" at the age of 16. After six years he traveled to the USA. There he spent a year working for "Hatsuhana" in New York City. When he returned to Japan, his mentor Okuchi invited him to come work for us at "Otanko." His personality might be stoic, but he has deep feelings toward his art, and he's been a chef here for 10 years now. He's made numerous TV appearances over the years, including a stint on Fuji TV's "Nonstop!".
市川 正ICHIKAWA TADASHI
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Sumibiyaki Unagi Uotora
炭火焼 うなぎ 魚寅
- Gujo, Gifu
- Japanese,Japanese / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Unagi (eel)
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村井 俊之Toshiyuki Murai
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A third generation chef who carries on his family’s legacy with culinary passion.
He was born in October of 1975 and grew up in Gifu Prefecture. His parents managed Uotora during his childhood, and he knew that one day he would take over the restaurant as the third generation heir. At age 18, he started an apprenticeship under his father to start learning the family business, and then eventually he took over for his family and turned the restaurant into Sumibiyaki Unagi Uotora to focus on making dishes with unagi (eel) in the Gujo area of Gifu Prefecture. With his deep love for unagi cuisine, so much so that he is capable of visiting no fewer than three eel establishments a day when on holiday. He spends each and every day training hard to master and learn all there is to know about unagi.
村井 俊之Toshiyuki Murai
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Shunsai Yamasaki
旬菜 山崎
- Suita/Settsu, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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伊東 賢治Kenji Ito
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Cooking at home ended up putting him on the path to a professional culinary career
Mr. Ito was born in Kagoshima Prefecture in 1979. During his childhood he had fun by making food at home, and he eventually used those fond memories as inspiration to take on a career in the culinary world. After graduation he made his first move toward becoming a chef by taking a job at a traditional Japanese restaurant in Kobe. He spent the next five years building his cooking skills little by little from the ground up. After that he continued to focus his efforts on Japanese cuisine by spending two years at a restaurant specializing in tofu, before moving on to work in catering for three years. He took his present position as head chef after joining Shunsai Yamasaki in 2009.
伊東 賢治Kenji Ito
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Denko-Sekka Ekimae-Hiroba branch
電光石火 駅前ひろば店
- Hiroshima Station/MAZDA Zoom-Zoom Stadium, Hiroshima
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Beer
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田中 匡Kyo Tanaka
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Have his delicious [okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake)] and be cheerful!
He was born in 1983 in Hiroshima. When he was a student, he had a part time job at a restaurant where he realized that cooking and service was fun for him. Through the recommendation of the owner of the restaurant, he decided to be a chef and started full-scale training. He still remembers how happy he was when he mastered the professional level [okonomiyaki] after a long training. The training took a long time, however he was able to learn the deepness of the teppanyaki (grilled on iron griddle) and okonomiyaki foods. Strongly wishing to cook more delicious food, he is currently working actively as the master chef.
田中 匡Kyo Tanaka
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Sushi Yoshida
鮨 よし田
- Kurume, Fukuoka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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吉田 健司Kenji Yoshida
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A sushi chef who truly values the ability to socialize with guests face to face
Born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1969, from a young age Mr. Yoshida knew that he wanted to work in a profession that made people feel happy and delighted. He set his sights on becoming a sushi chef in particular, since he wanted to interact with customers each day and see them smile, rather than be isolated in a kitchen. He started his career at a sushi restaurant in his hometown of Kurume, and then after 8 years there he moved on to Japanese cuisine and other styles to build up his culinary repertoire. After that in June of 2005 he was in a position to make his dreams a reality by setting out independently to open Sushi Yoshida. Today you can find him there showcasing his talents as owner and head chef.
吉田 健司Kenji Yoshida
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Fuji
ふぢ井
- Kurume, Fukuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Unagi (eel)
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筬島 浩之Hiroyuki Osajima
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He took on the family specialty of eel cuisine and earned a star with his highly regarded restaurant
Mr. Osajima was born in Fukuoka in 1958, and in 1979 his parents established an unagi (eel) restaurant named Fuji. At age 28 Mr. Osajima stepped in for his parents to start managing Fuji, and then in 2014 the restaurant earned a star from a distinguished restaurant guide covering Fukuoka and Saga. As the second generation owner and head chef, Mr. Osajima devotes his time and energy to creating a cozy restaurant for guests to enjoy fine quality unagi.
筬島 浩之Hiroyuki Osajima
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Ajisai Shin
あじ彩 真
- Okayama Station, Okayama
- Japanese,Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / General / Umeshu (plum wine)
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野上 真NOGAMI MAKOTO
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His role as a chef was passed down by his father
Our chef Mr. Nogami's father owned a restaurant that served udon and tempura. He tells us that back then, he had his sight set on running his own cafe some day. He worked as the head chef at a traditional Japanese restaurant for six years before returning to his roots to work another two and a half years as a chef. Ajisai Shin is the first establishment he has ever opened on his own. Here he wants his diners to be able to taste authentic Japanese cuisine in a casual and welcoming atmosphere.
野上 真NOGAMI MAKOTO
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Shunsai Oguraya
旬菜 おぐら家
- Ikejiri-Ohashi/Mishuku, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Cookshop
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堀内 誠Makoto Horiuchi
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A creative chef who has devoted himself to the art of Japanese cuisine.
Born in Yamanashi prefecture. After graduating from vocational school, he began to study under the executive chef of a first-class hotel, where he dedicated himself to Japanese cuisine before later opening "Shunsai Oguraya" in Sangenjaya, Tokyo. He considers it important to use farm-fresh and seasonal ingredients to make fine food with timely tastes.
堀内 誠Makoto Horiuchi
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Shikiha - Kaiseki Yoshihito
志木葉〜懐石よしひと〜
- Yokohama Chinatown/Ishikawacho, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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渡邊 佳人Yoshihito Watanabe
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Making good use of his rich experience at Japanese restaurants, he offers colorfully decorated dishes.
He was born in 1974 in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture. He entered the cooking field after graduating from high school. At the age of 20, he started working under Mr. Kazumi Kurokawa, the grand master Japanese chef of the Odakyu Group, and had training at various renowned restaurants. Then he entered [Shikisaian Kurokawa] and worked as the master chef at [SO] in Kannai, Yokohama, under Mr. Kunikazu Shimomura, the grand master chef of the main branch [Tsuki] in Kannai. In 2011, he opened [Shikiha - Kaiseki Yoshihito].
渡邊 佳人Yoshihito Watanabe
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Sumibi Kushiyaki Ando
炭火串焼き あんど
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Chicken / Duck / Mizutaki (chicken hot pot)
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峰 やすのぶYasunobu Mine
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A chef with a long career at French restaurants. Mr. Mine's strength is showing the appeal of various ingredients.
Mr. Mine works as a chef atSumibi Kushiyaki Ando. He has had a long career as a chef, mainly focused on French restaurants in Tokyo. While he primarily focuses on French food, he is also well-versed in Italian and other cuisines. He is not bound by food genre, and his strength shows the appeal of various ingredients.
峰 やすのぶYasunobu Mine
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Kiyose Sasama
季よせ ささま
- Himeji, Hyogo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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笹間 照太Shota Sasama
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A chef who prepares remarkable seasonal dishes that reflect his diverse arsenal of professional experience.
He was born in October of 1976 in Hyogo Prefecture. He had a love of hands-on work when he was young, and from early on he knew that he wanted to learn a professional craft someday, which ended up being the culinary arts -- since he wanted to do something that was both unique and personal. He started by training for 10 years at a restaurant specializing in cuisine from Kanazawa. After that, he picked up a wealth of experience working as a head chef at several notable local restaurants, including the Japanese steak house Senju and the sushi restaurant Kyuemon. He then went on to open Kiyose Sasama in March of 2014, where he currently serves as the owner and head chef. He also participates in Hyogo's preservation society for native species and makes sure to use organic vegetables that are grown with minimal pesticides and other chemicals.
笹間 照太Shota Sasama
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TOYOUKE Organics Restaurant
豊受オーガニクスレストラン
- Futako-Tamagawa/Yoga, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General
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本多 勝彦Katsuhiko Honda
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The maestro of Japanese cuisine sincerely faces organic vegetables.
He was born in 1966 in Niigata prefecture. After graduating from high school, he accumulated training at a kappo (traditional Japanese) restaurant, then moved to Tokyo where he actively worked in the field of Japanese cuisine including a kaiseki (traditional Japanese) restaurant, then became the master chef at the current restaurant when it opened in 2014. His daily routine is to wash muddy vegetables from the field with his own hands. He carefully prepares ingredients, as he places importance on checking their conditions. His way of cooking to bring out the original taste of safe organic ingredients to their maximum and his dishes with a simple yet deep taste are highly received.
本多 勝彦Katsuhiko Honda
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Himeji Sushi-Ichi
姫路 すし一 （スシイチ）
- Himeji, Hyogo
- Japanese,Japanese / Sushi / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Fugu (blowfish)
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久宗 隆一Ryuichi Hisamune
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A chef who is passionate about the flavor of ingredients
Chef Hisamune was born in Himeji on January 22nd, 1975. He was born into his current position as a second generation chef at Himeji Sushi-Ichi. He was raised looking over his father's shoulder as he worked. His parents' home was in Yamasakicho, Shiso, a town in Hyogo Prefecture surrounded by mountains and rivers, where he was in close touch with nature. That experience influenced him to strive to use techniques that highlight, rather than mask, the essential flavors of his ingredients. After graduating from university, he learned at restaurants in Kyoto, Kobe, and elsewhere before returning to his family restaurant, where he continues to work diligently to build upon his 20 years of experience to become an even better chef.
久宗 隆一Ryuichi Hisamune
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Fujiwara
ふじ原
- Shin-Sakae/Higashisakura/Izumi, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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藤原 光章Mitsuaki Fujiwara
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Became interested in the world of cooking through a desire to delight others.
Born in December 1969 in Aichi prefecture, Mr. Fujiwara loved making others happy, and so decided to become a chef to bring joy to people with cooking. After graduating, he trained for 16 years at the Japanese restaurant Sakuichi in Osaka. In 2004, he opened his own store, Fujiwara, and became the owner and chef. In 2016, the restaurant moved to a new location and went through a renewal. He still continues to work diligently so as not to bring shame to Sakuichi, which was where he learned everything and which still is at the core of his cooking.
藤原 光章Mitsuaki Fujiwara
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Teuchi Udon Kotobukian
手打うどん 寿庵
- Saitama City, Saitama
- Udon (noodles),Japanese / Udon (noodles) / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Donburi (rice bowl)
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蓮見 壽Hisashi Hasumi
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A famous "udon critic" who became the owner of his own handmade udon restaurant.
Born on November 7th, 1952 in Saitama prefecture. As a boy, he "disliked" the udon made from dry noodles that was served at his home, and grew up to be a "udon critic." He was quite impressed after trying a package of "homemade wheat flour for udon" at the supermarket, and became addicting to making his own udon noodles. With over 10 years of udon critique under his belt, he was then able to not only converse with udon chefs he met in his travels as a customer, but as a fellow chef, enabling him to polish both his skills and tongue at the same time. Finally, he opened his own udon noodle restaurant in 2012.
蓮見 壽Hisashi Hasumi
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Sushi no Jirocho
寿しの次郎長
- Kurume, Fukuoka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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勝野 良治Ryoji Katsuno
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This well-respected, skillful, and athletic chef comes from a family with three generations of chefs and connects customers to flavors with an 80-year history.
He was born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1974 into a sushi-making family. He was brought up playing in the kitchen. His grandfather bought him his own knife when he was in third grade at elementary school. This sparked a natural interest in cooking. As a student, he pursued athletics and even considered going to a sports college. However, he decided that he ought to follow in his father's footsteps and become a chef. He built up 17 years of experience at sushi shops and traditional Japanese restaurants in Fukuoka. Later, he took over at Sushi no Jirocho-the third generation of chefs from his family to work there-and has been there ever since. He is an instructor of the National Japanese Chefs' Association. He is also a lecturer in Japanese cuisine at Fukuoka School of Culinary Arts.
勝野 良治Ryoji Katsuno
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Sushi Shirahata
鮨 しらはた
- Matsushima, Miyagi
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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白幡 邦友Kunitomo Shirahata
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Raised by parents running a sushi restaurant, naturally chose to become a sushi chef.
Born in Miyagi Prefecture, 1945. Parents ran a sushi restaurant and a fishmonger, naturally chose to become a sushi chef. After graduating from high school, trained at [Sushi Nakata] in the Imperial Hotel. Returns to his home province, continues to pursue the path of a Sushi craftsman. Puts heart and soul into imparting the joy of the seasonal tastes to the customers that choose this establishment out of the myriad of sushi restaurants around. The delicate craftsmanship has become popular with locals as well as people visiting for business or leisure in the Sendai area.
白幡 邦友Kunitomo Shirahata
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Ryoutei Kakuemon
料亭 覚右衛門
- Tonami/Gokayama, Toyama
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Local Sake
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高畠 文夫Fumio Takabatake
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A chef with a fighting spirit who respects tradition, and values reform.
Born into the third generation, he learned the ABC's and details of cooking from a young age. At the same time, he learned the happiness of making people smile with his food, and idolized the cooking of the world. In 1987 he graduated from a cooking specialty high school, and started at the main location of "Gomangoku" that same year. In 1994, he opened "Ryoutei Kakuemon." He works to send the memories of his predecessors forward to the coming days.
高畠 文夫Fumio Takabatake
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Oryori Yanagiya Nishiki
御料理 柳家 錦
- Nishiki-sanchome, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / General
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林 薫Kaoru Hayashi
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He makes use of Japanese cooking techniques to create local cuisine at this famous restaurant.
Born In 1972 in Gifu. He is the second son of the owner of a famous fire-side grill restaurant [Oryori Yanagiya] in Mizunami, Gifu. After graduating from Tsuji cooking school in Osaka, he developed his skills at [Ajisai] in Kitashinchi. After devoting himself to Japanese restaurants in Nagoya and [Oryori Yanagiya], he became the manager of [Oryori Yanagiya Nishiki] in 2014 at its opening. In 2016, the restaurant moved to its current location.
林 薫Kaoru Hayashi
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Tokyo Ebisu Kushitei Hakata Kooten
東京恵比寿 串亭 博多くうてん
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers)
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藤瀬 誠也Seiya Fujise
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Seeking for his ideal world, he entered the cooking field.
His dream in his teens was to have a job with which he could create something. While working part time at [Mitsui Green Land] in his high school days, he found that working as a service staff was fun, and that a chef would be the ideal job to communicate with people while creating something. He trained hard at a renowned restaurant to learn the fundamentals as a chef, then entered a culinary school to deepen his knowledge of cooking. After graduating from the school, he actively worked an izakaya (Japanese pub) and Japanese restaurant, then entered the current restaurant.
藤瀬 誠也Seiya Fujise
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