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Miyakami
みやかみ
- Asamashita, Kanagawa
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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宮上 圭介Keisuke Miyakami
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Mr. Miyakami is a professional who has inherited the DNA of chefs and has been trained exclusively in Japanese cuisine.
He was born in 1979 in Kanagawa in 1979. Born to parents who owned a restaurant, he aspired to be a chef from an early age. Because the restaurant was located in a market, he grew up surrounded by quality ingredients and naturally developed the ability to judge them. After graduating from Hattori Nutrition College, he became certified as a dietitian and sommelier. He joined Tokyo Kitcho, where he had worked part-time since he was a student and continued training for about 13 years. Then, in 2007, he became independent and opened Miyakami.
宮上 圭介Keisuke Miyakami
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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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Asakusa GYUUNA Yadoki
浅草 GYUUNA やどき
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Gyutan (beef tongue)
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松本 彪雅Hyoga Matsumoto
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Mr. Matsumoto's goal is to make the restaurant a place where guests can experience the essence of Japanese spirit along with Asakusa's culture.
He has been demonstrating his skills as the head chef at Asakusa GYUUNA Yadoki, which opened on July 14, 2024. The restaurant's concept is "a restful space like an inn and authentic Japanese cuisine." He pursues heartwarming cuisine using traditional techniques and Japan's rich bounty to create a Japanese restaurant unique to Asakusa.
松本 彪雅Hyoga Matsumoto
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Charcoal-grilled Eel Doikatsuman Kinkakuji Branch
炭焼鰻 土井活鰻 金閣寺店
- Kinkakuji Temple/Kinugasa/Kita-ku, Kyoto
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)
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金谷 竜大Tatsuhiro Kanatani
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[Doikatsuman] Chef's skill and spirit learned at the main branch.
Mr. Kanatani was born in 1991 in Kyoto. He was attracted by the spirit of Mr. Doi Katsunagi Eel, the owner-chef of Doikatsuman, so he entered the head restaurant as one of the chefs. Through his daily training, he inherited the technique of charcoal-grilled eel, which makes the thick eel fluffy, and the passion of the chefs who have been delighting people with delicious eel. Then, the Kinkakuji Branch, the third branch of the restaurant, was opened. He is currently the owner and chef of the Kinkakuji Branch.
金谷 竜大Tatsuhiro Kanatani
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Kaisen Dokoro Fuji
海鮮処 ふじ
- Kawaguchi Lake/Fuji Yoshida/Yamanaka Lake, Yamanashi
- Kaisendon (seafood bowl),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Donburi (rice bowl)
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山田 楓Kaede Yamada
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Born and raised at the foot of Mt. Fuji, Mr. Yamada experienced from French cuisine in a three-star hotel to a casual izakaya pub.
He was born in 2003 in Yamanashi. Born and raised in Yamanakako Village at the foot of Mt. Fuji, he worked in a French restaurant in a three-star hotel for three years after graduating from high school. Since then, he has experienced not only high-end restaurants but also casual izakaya and has tried various genres of cuisine. Currently, he is a chef at Kaisen Dokoro Fuji.
山田 楓Kaede Yamada
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Wasai Yakura
和彩 八倉
- Kamakura/Zushi, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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有賀 宏樹Hiroki Ariga
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Mr. Ariga offers various Japanese cuisine featuring the delicacies of the mountains and the sea unique to his hometown of Kamakura.
He was born in 1977 in Kanagawa. The sous-chef at Wasai Yakura. He grew up familiar with ingredients from the Kanagawa Prefecture, such as Kamakura and Miura and began his culinary career. Having gained experience at a seafood Japanese restaurant, he learned culinary skills and styles that bring out the best of varied ingredients from his hometown. Because of his skills, he was appointed to his current position. He serves authentic Japanese cuisine of local production for local consumption to guests from Japan and abroad who visit Kamakura. He always works with sincerity and hospitality, feeling motivated to connect with people through food and bring joy and pleasure to them.
有賀 宏樹Hiroki Ariga
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Unagidokoro Umami
うなぎ処 美味美
- Tenmabashi, Osaka
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Sake
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森本 優子Yuko Morimoto
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Adding color to special days of tourism and small everyday luxuries.
Ms. Morimoto was born in Osaka. Experienced sushi restaurant in Tezukayama, Abeno, in Osaka City for 5 years. As a hall staff member at the restaurant, which also serves kaiseki cuisine, she has watched over people's precious dining moments. She now works as the manager at Unagidokoro Umami. In a space where guests can enjoy a meal with history and culture, she provides color to special occasions for tourists and small luxuries for local people in their daily lives.
森本 優子Yuko Morimoto
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Kimukatsu Ebisu Branch
キムカツ恵比寿店
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet),Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet)
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泉 慎介Shinsuke Izumi
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Mr. Izumi wants to continue creating dishes that make everyone smile.
He was born in 1980 in Fukuoka. He loves cooking and decided to enter the culinary world. After working as a chef in Fukuoka, he had an opportunity to come to Tokyo. He honed his skills while working in various restaurants, gaining experience as a head chef and more. At Kimukatsu, he continues to showcase his remarkable talent.
泉 慎介Shinsuke Izumi
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Okonomiyaki Matochan
お好み焼まとちゃん
- Miyajima, Hiroshima
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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的場 佳織Kaoru Matoba
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Mr. Matoba wants the restaurant to be where you can feel free to return anytime.
He was born in 1986 in Hiroshima. It was when his father-in-law opened Okonomiyaki Matochan that he became involved in okonomiyaki. He started helping out in the family business in 2016, and since 2017, he has been a second-generation restaurant owner. He tirelessly works to develop new menu items and improve his services.
的場 佳織Kaoru Matoba
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Sushi Akagi
鮨 赤木
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Italian
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赤木 伸行Nobuyuki Akagi
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Mr. Akagi delights guests with highly creative sushi that utilizes his experience in Italian cuisine.
He was born in 1981 in Okayama. Having a desire to make a living with all his skills, he decided to become a chef. He had studied Italian cuisine before changing to be a sushi chef. After studying hard and gaining management experience at the Sushi Akazu Group, where guests can casually enjoy high-quality sushi, he became independent in June 2022. While following the group's tradition, he uses his experience as a former Italian chef to create sushi from his unique perspective, delighting guests with a new worldview.
赤木 伸行Nobuyuki Akagi
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Ryoriya MOTO
料理屋 MOTO
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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山本 博之Hiroyuki Yamamoto
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Mr. Yamamoto became independent after working at Japanese restaurants in Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo.
He was born in 1975 in Tokyo. He has been honing his skills and sensibilities in the world of chefs since his early 20s. After gaining experience as a chef at traditional Japanese restaurants in Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo, he became independent. Currently, he is actively working as the owner and chef at "Ryoriya MOTO" located in Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku.
山本 博之Hiroyuki Yamamoto
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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 Charcoal-grilled Hitsumabushi Minokin Kanda Main Branch
鰻 炭焼 ひつまぶし 美濃金 神田本店
- Akihabara, Tokyo
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Sake
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清水 仁詞Hitoshi Shimizu
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Utilizing the experience Mr. Shiimizu has acquired till now, he takes on the challenge of "grilling" eels.
Mr. Shimizu was born in 1981 in Aichi. He aimed to become a chef because he was moved by the joy of cooking, the smiles on people's faces, and the voices of people saying, "Delicious!". Starting with an innovative cuisine restaurant, he also studied hard at French and Japanese restaurants. After that, he joined his current company. After working at the Charcoal grilled Unagi Minokin Kakamigahara branch, he became the restaurant head at Unagi Charcoal-grilled Hitsumabushi Minokin.
清水 仁詞Hitoshi Shimizu
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Shibuya Kotegaeshi
渋谷こてがえし
- Shibuya Center-Gai/Koen-Dori, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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番場Banba
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Mr. Banba wants to provide "enjoyable" restaurants, food, and service.
He was born in 1988 in Tokyo. Seeing customers' smiling faces as they eat okonomiyaki and monjayaki is his greatest energy source. His idea of Cheese Mentaiko Millefeuille okonomiyaki has been a hit menu item for over ten years. He always strives for great taste and enjoyment in the menu development and demonstrates how to grill delicious Japanese pancakes in the restaurant.
番場Banba
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Ryoubou
両忘
- Amerikamura, Osaka
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Sake
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満 宏樹Hiroki Mitsu
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Cherishes the bond with his guests: Mr. Mitsu is the owner and chef of the yakitori restaurant, who puts his heart into his work and charms with his skills.
He was born in 1985 in Osaka. After graduating from university, he worked as a company employee for ten years. After leaving the workforce to pursue a career in cooking, he trained at a Japanese restaurant for one year. He also spent several years at the popular restaurant Goichi, where he honed his yakitori skills. In April 2023, he opened Ryoubou. He enjoys being close to his guests and directly feeling their reactions to his cuisine. His dishes, which reflect his careful techniques and warm personality, fill the hearts of visitors.
満 宏樹Hiroki Mitsu
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Wagyu Kurosawa Sakaimachi-dori Branch
和牛黒澤 堺町通り店
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Japanese Beef Steak
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兪 昌日Masahi Yu
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Running the ideal restaurant with a passion for flavor.
Mr. Yu was born in 1964 in the City of Otaru, Hokkaido. Starting in his childhood, he had many opportunities to help in the kitchen of his family's yakiniku restaurant. Although his main job is as director of an entertainment facility and a nursing care facility, he decided to open a restaurant where he would like to eat. After reading more than 300 books on food, he went out to eat both domestically and internationally. After trial and error, he created the basic taste. In 2018, he opened the Wagyu Kurosawa Main Branch, and he continues actively working.
兪 昌日Masahi Yu
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Shimbashi Ren / SAKE STAND R
新ばし煉 / SAKE STAND R
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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澤田 明希Aki Sawada
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Mr. Sawada cooks dishes that respect the ingredients and fascinate everyone who eats them.
His passion for food led him to a culinary career, where he learned Japanese cuisine basics and delicate techniques at a long-established ryotei restaurant. After that, he worked as a cook at the consulate general of Japan in Detroit, serving food to dignitaries from various countries. In addition, as Executive Chef of the Singapore Restaurant Group, he was involved in developing menus fused with diverse culinary cultures. With the skills and sensitivity he has cultivated throughout his career, he joined SAKE STAND R.
澤田 明希Aki Sawada
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Tagoto Kouetsuho Keio Department Store Branch
田ごと 光悦舗 京王百貨店新宿店
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine
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幣原 幸秀Yukihide Shidehara
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Mr. Shidehara entered the world of Japanese and Kyoto cuisine out of a longing for a career as a chef.
He was born in 1968 in Tokyo. With a yearning to become a craftsman, he decided to become a chef, a more familiar artisan. He began his training at a kappo restaurant in Ginza. In 1990, he obtained a chef's license. After three years of training at Ginza's Ryotei restaurant "Kanetanaka," he was transferred to its Hong Kong branch in 1996, serving as sous chef. In 1998, he joined "Tagoto Koetsuho Keio Department Store Shinjuku," inspired by his desire to learn Kyoto cuisine at a well-established restaurant and the passion of the manager at the time. In 2017, he became the head chef of the restaurant.
幣原 幸秀Yukihide Shidehara
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Shunsai to Osake Anbai
旬菜とお酒 あんばい
- Chayamachi/Nakazakicho, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaisen Nabe (seafood hot pot)
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池田 雅之Masayuki Ikeda
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Mr. Ikeda is a Japanese chef who continues confronting Japanese food from various perspectives.
He was born in 1977 in Osaka. Having studied as a chef mainly in Japanese cuisine, he also experienced sushi, Chinese cuisine, and Italian cuisine to reconsider Japanese cuisine from various perspectives beyond the boundaries of genres. Since around 2010, he has been with his current company as a chef, supporting the kitchens of each of the group's restaurants. Currently, he is working at Shunsai to Osake Anbai.
池田 雅之Masayuki Ikeda
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Wagyu Kurosawa Otaru Ekimae Branch
和牛黒澤 小樽駅前店
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Dojo (loaches) / Crab / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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平尾 哲哉Tetsuya Hirao
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Mr. Hirao learned about cooking, not only the technique but more about what's in it.
He was born in Hokkaido. Started in the restaurant industry at a major Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant. Then, he worked for a wholesale food and tableware company to gain more in-depth know-how about meat. The restaurant he chose was Wagyu Kurosawa Main Branch to acquire knowledge and return to the culinary world in earnest. After honing his skills at the main branch, he was transferred to the second restaurant, Wagyu Kurosawa Otaru Ekimae Branch, which was opened in 2020. Currently, he serves as the manager and head chef.
平尾 哲哉Tetsuya Hirao
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