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Yakitori TAKE
丈 -Yakitori TAKE-
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken
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加藤丈法Takenori Kato
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Born in 1978 in Machida, Tokyo, to parents who owned a restaurant.
Mr. Kato gained experience and skills at renowned Japanese restaurants such as Nadaman Co., Ltd., THE RITZ-CARLTON TOKYO Hinokizaka, and Park Hotel Tokyo Hanasansho. As the owner of Ginza Yakitori Tsukiya, he attracted many guests from Japan and abroad with his fusion of yakitori and Japanese cuisine that brings out the best in the ingredients. In October 2024, he opened Yakitori TAKE to provide guests worldwide with a more fulfilling and happy experience through yakitori and to spread the value of yakitori, a traditional Japanese culture, throughout the world.
加藤丈法Takenori Kato
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Unagi House Shinoya
Unagi House 志の家
- Kinshicho/Sumiyoshi, Tokyo
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / General
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辻 光洋Mitsuhiro Tsuji
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The basic idea is, "I would like to go to a restaurant like that." All is about making a restaurant from the customer's point of view.
Mr. Mitsuhiro Tsuji was born in 1967 in Hokkaido. Making the most of his time at home with the Corona disaster, he discovered the appeal of cooking and honed his skills entirely on his own. Drawing from his experience as an executive in a web-related company, he brought a fresh perspective to eel cuisine. His versatile skills cover designing menus, pop-ups, pamphlets, and signboards. Driven by the idea of creating a restaurant he would love to visit, he established Unagi House Shinoya.
辻 光洋Mitsuhiro Tsuji
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BAR SMOKED Kotobuki Ibushi Kobo
バルスモーク寿燻工房
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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蒲池 修Osamu Kamachi
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Mr. Kamachi has honed his skills at famous restaurants in various regions and delivers original smoked dishes.
He was born in 1968 in Fukuoka. Started his career as a chef in Fukuoka and moved to France at 25. He has trained at renowned restaurants, including a three-star Michelin restaurant and a Japanese restaurant in New York City, USA. After returning to Japan, he worked as a saucier at Kawasaki Nikko Hotel and as a chef at restaurants in Ginza and Tsukishima. In 2019, he opened his own restaurant, BAR SMOKED Kotobuki Ibushi Kobo and continues to make Japanese-style dishes using French skills and fresh ingredients.
蒲池 修Osamu Kamachi
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Sushi Umiji
寿司海路
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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角藤 文俊Fumitoshi Kakutou
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Having honed his skills in the world of sushi, Mr. Kakutou is now making his sushi with the utmost care and attention to detail.
He was inspired to become a sushi chef by a visit to a sushi restaurant when he was a high school student, where he was fascinated by its chefs. His career as a sushi chef began in earnest when he entered a sushi restaurant as an apprentice. While learning traditional Japanese techniques, he always pursued new tastes by incorporating modern sensibilities. Since then, he has trained at various restaurants for over 25 years. In June 2023, he joined Sushi Umiji.
角藤 文俊Fumitoshi Kakutou
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Nihonbashi Tamai Main Branch
日本橋 玉ゐ 本店
- Nihonbashi, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sake
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丸山容史Hiroshi Maruyama
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Started his career in the F&B industry as a teenager.
Mr. Maruyama has been training in a sushi restaurant since his teens and has experience with a wide range of fish. Among them, the conger eel is a delicate fish whose quality varies dramatically depending on how it is handled. He is proud of his restaurant's devotion to quality, which he believes customers will see once they sample their meals. He feels that Japan's traditional eating culture is based on an attitude of hospitality. His ambition is to consistently utilize the skills and knowledge he has acquired, with the goal of bringing delight to his customers.
丸山容史Hiroshi Maruyama
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Sakanaya Soma Yanagawa Branch
さかな家そう馬 柳川店
- Yanagawa/Omuta/Chikugo, Fukuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Wine
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Sakanaya Soma Nishimachi Branch
さかな家そう馬 西町店
- Kurume, Fukuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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Shellfish, Shrimp and Crab
貝と海老そして蟹
- Namba, Osaka
- Seafood,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Mediterranean
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中村 宏Hiroshi Nakamura
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The daily goal is to entertain and satisfy guests.
Mr. Nakamura was born in 1981 in Nagano. He aspired to become a chef in high school through a part-time job at a major restaurant chain. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka, he started his career as an Italian chef. After that, he experienced various genres, such as Spanish bars, and became independent in 2013. He and his wife keep the restaurant open today to entertain and satisfy guests.
中村 宏Hiroshi Nakamura
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Dohtonbori FELLOWS Okachimachi Branch
道とん堀FELLOWS御徒町店
- Okachimachi, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Monjayaki (okonomiyaki pancakes using diluted batter) / Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes)
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森 悠Yu Mori
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Mr. Mori cherishes communication with his guests, creating a time full of smiles.
He was born in 1984 in Saitama. Loving to interact with people, he decided to become a chef to bring smiles to the faces of many guests. At Dohtonbori Okachimachi Branch, he is in charge of overall cooking. He is passionate about okonomiyaki, which can make the most of various ingredients, from vegetables to seafood and meat, and is honing his skills in front of the teppan. He is also committed to developing menus that reflect seasonal and regional characteristics.
森 悠Yu Mori
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Kokubuncho Kurotaka
国分町 黒髙
- Kokubuncho/Ichibancho, Miyagi
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Sake
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穂? 恒彦Tsunehiko Hotaka
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Mr. Hotaka is a chef dedicated to the culinary profession in Sendai. His seasonal courses prepared with seafood from the Sanriku region enchant guests.
He was born in 1960 in Miyagi. The master of Kokubuncho Kurotaka. After graduating from culinary school, he has studied for many years, starting his career at a Japanese restaurant in Sendai. While learning and deepening his knowledge of Japanese cuisine's traditional techniques and tastes, he also acquired Italian techniques to broaden his culinary horizons. He pursues a Japanese x Western approach to cooking that further enhances the appeal of the ingredients. In addition, he has acquired a highly specialized "fugu chef's license." After working as a chef at a famous Japanese restaurant in Tachimachi, he has worked in Kokubuncho since opening his current restaurant in the fall of 2022.
穂? 恒彦Tsunehiko Hotaka
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Nihonryori Mochizuki
日本料理もちづき
- Oshiage, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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内海 圭史Keiji Utsumi
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Mr. Utsumi changes Japan's four seasons into cuisine, pleasing everyone's eyes and taste buds.
He was born in 1970 in Ehime. From childhood, he was exposed to the bounty of fresh seafood and crops, and his aspirations naturally led him to the culinary world. Enthralled by the fascination and depth of Japanese cuisine, he dedicated himself to honing his skills at famous restaurants in Ginza, Asakusa, Kanda, and other areas. In addition to his stoic attitude, he developed a charisma that involved others and became a chef in his 30s. Headhunted by Nihonryori Mochizuki in 2016, he has been working as a general chef since then. He also serves as a consultant to the entire group.
内海 圭史Keiji Utsumi
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Wine to Washoku Mikuri
ワインと和食 みくり
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kyoto Cuisine / Wine
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西 正希Masaki Nishi
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Mr. Nishi offers a blissful moment with the exquisite marriage of wine and Japanese food.
He was born in 1975 in Mie. Having loved cooking since childhood, he naturally aspired to become a chef. After graduating high school, he began training at a famous kaiseki restaurant in Kobe. He developed his skills for 14 years, then further honed his skills at a Michelin-starred ryotei restaurant in Mie. After that, he worked as a head chef at Gion Tsudaro in Kyoto. In 2022, he became the head chef of Mikuri. Every day, he devotes himself to creating a marriage of wine and Japanese cuisine that satisfies his own senses.
西 正希Masaki Nishi
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Omi-Kaiseki Kiyomoto
近江懐石 清元
- North Otsu, Shiga
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kyoto Cuisine / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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清本 健次Kenji Kiyomoto
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Mr. Kiyomoto offers Omi Kaiseki with ingredients unique to Omi, using the exceptional skills he acquired in Kyoto cuisine.
He was born in 1967 in Shiga. After graduating from high school, he entered the culinary world. At 23, he took over his family's ryokan (Japanese-style hotel) and switched to kappo (Japanese cooking). He trained under Mr. Akihiko Maruta at Kyoto Cuisine Maruta and Mr. Seiji Tone, the head chef at Biwako Hotel. Studied under Mr. Akiyuki Shingu, the head of the Seiwa Shijyoryu (the Way of Court Knives), and served as a ceremonial chef at the Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Omi Jingu Shrine, and Ise Jingu Shrine. In 2004, he was featured in an NHK human documentary program about the inheritance of Kyoto's Osechi cuisine, which received a great response. In 2010, he assumed the name of Kensei Kiyomoto, the 35th head chef of the Seiwa Shijyoryu.
清本 健次Kenji Kiyomoto
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Paradise of Japanese sake and shochu, Ajihanya
日本酒焼酎の楽園味範家
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Japanese,Japanese / Fugu (blowfish) / General / Sake
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三原 範也Noriya Mihara
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Diligently building up his cooking skills day by day, Mr. Mihara achieved his dream.
He was born in 1988 in Osaka. From a young age, he dreamed of having a skill in "cooking," so he entered the Abeno Tsuji Culinary School after graduating from high school. After graduating from culinary school, he honed his culinary skills at sushi restaurants in Kita-Shinchi and Nishi-Azabu. With the belief that a chef should own their own restaurant, he set a personal goal of becoming independent by the age of 30. As a manager at a seafood izakaya, he gained experience in preparations for grand openings, management, and business operations. He made it to open Minoriya, a restaurant embodying his ideals, in Sannomiya, Kobe.
三原 範也Noriya Mihara
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Sakanaya Soma Kurume Branch
さかな家そう馬 久留米店
- Kurume, Fukuoka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Whisky
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Tempura nasubi
天ぷらnasubi
- Nishinakasu/Haruyoshi, Fukuoka
- Tempura (fried seafood and vegetables),Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Tendon/Tenjyu (tempura bowl)
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柿本 博史Hiroshi Kakimoto
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Fascinated by artisan skills, Mr. Kakimoto started a career in the food industry and opened a casual tempura restaurant.
He was born in Fukuoka. Having been deeply impressed by the skilled tempura chefs featured in the media, He decided to pursue a career as a tempura chef. After 10 years of experience at tempura specialty restaurants in the Fukuoka area, he opened Tempura Nasubi, with the concept of "to casually enjoy sake and tempura". He is currently working as both the owner and chef.
柿本 博史Hiroshi Kakimoto
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Sosaku Ryori Matsu
創作料理 真都
- Kokubuncho/Ichibancho, Miyagi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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大葉 敬太 Keita Oba
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Mr. Oba provides a luxurious moment of hospitality with delicious ingredients from Miyagi.
He was born in 1990 in Miyagi. He began to cook as part of his physical preparation for sports and became a chef. Upon moving to Tokyo, he trained for three years at a famous French restaurant. Later, he studied at a Japanese restaurant and teppanyaki restaurant in Miyagi Prefecture. In May 2020, he opened Matsu to realize his wish to make "a restaurant that can fulfill the desire of adults." He responds flexibly to each person's request and attracts guests with various dishes.
大葉 敬太 Keita Oba
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Mawaranaisushi Hokuriku Gappa
廻らない寿司 北陸がっぱ
- Kawasaki, Kanagawa
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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西村 俊輔Shunsuke Nishimura
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Mr. Nishimura is a chef who is particular about ingredients and brings smiles to guests' faces.
Mr. Nishimura is a chef who is particular about ingredients and brings smiles to guests' faces. Offering mawaranai sushi (not conveyor belt sushi), he enchants his guests with his delicate technique and passion. He provides heartwarming moments with careful attention to ingredients and hospitality.
西村 俊輔Shunsuke Nishimura
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Stand-up Sushi Sushikawa
立食い鮨 鮨川
- Sasazuka, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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中山 友林Yurin Nakayama
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From fishing as a hobby, Mr. Nakayama transitioned into the restaurant business as a handler of fresh seafood.
Mr. Nakayama was born in 1970 in Oita Prefecture. He has fished as a hobby since he was a child. After entering the workforce, he worked as a caregiver but switched to a career in the food industry, handling fresh fish. In 2005, at 35, he joined an izakaya franchise and started his own restaurant. He worked hard to keep it afloat for 10 years before closing it. Then, he began working at a restaurant specializing in seafood cuisine to start learning about fish again. In 2022, he left the restaurant and joined Sushikawa Co., Ltd. He works as a sushi maker at Stand-up Sush iSushikawa, which the company manages.
中山 友林Yurin Nakayama
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Somenya Ito Kabukicho Main Branch
素麺屋 糸 歌舞伎町本店
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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荒木 佳男Yoshio Araki
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With abundant experience and passion, Mr. Araki is fully committed to the study of cooking.
He was born in 1972 in Saitama. Since childhood, he developed a love for both eating and cooking while being exposed to his mother's delicious dishes. During his university years, he spent four years in an izakaya (Japanese-style bar) kitchen. After graduation, he joined an udon specialty restaurant, where he worked for 23 years as a manager and supervisor. In 2020, he moved to an izakaya to study fish and Japanese sake. Later, he joined Ito and played a key role in launching their fish dishes. The following year, he took charge of fish dishes and Japanese sake, contributing to planning new menus and course offerings.
荒木 佳男Yoshio Araki
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