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Azabu-juban Hatano Yoshiki
麻布十番 秦野よしき
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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秦野 よしきYoshiki Hatano
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A spirited craftsman honoring traditional Tokyo-style sushi, with a background in French and Italian
Chef Hatano was born in Tokyo in 1984. He took an interest in cooking thanks to his mother who was a home economics teacher. By the time he was in middle school, he yearned to become an Italian chef. When he enrolled in university, he also started training as a sushi chef, gaining experience working in restaurants in Akasaka and Ginza. He then travelled to Kona, Hawai'i where he got a chance to apply what he had learned. After returning to Japan, he started his own business, performing sushi catering and sushi shop concept design, and at age 28, he opened Sushi Michi in Azabu-juban. In June 2015, he changed restaurant name to [Azabu-juban Hatano Yoshiki].
秦野 よしきYoshiki Hatano
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Sushi Fukuzuka
すし ふくづか
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Wine
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福塚 寛希Hironobu Fukuzuka
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Grown up surrounded by the blessings from the ocean and warm people, he became a chef who offers happiness through [food].
He was born in 1981 in Yamagata prefecture. He grew up watching his grandparents and parents working in the restaurant and service industries in his hometown with many ryokan (Japanese-style hotels). He was also actively helping them in the restaurant field, and naturally decided to be [a chef]. He went to Tokyo to get training at high-end sushi restaurants in Tokyo, including Roppongi, for approximately 20 years. In March 2018, he opened [Sushi Fukuzuka] where he is currently offering sushi with high-quality [tuna] and savory alcohol, with Mr. Fujimori, who is a sommelier.
福塚 寛希Hironobu Fukuzuka
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Sengokuhara Yuzen
仙石原・游膳
- Hakone/Gora, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Shochu
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生野 雄介Yusuke Ikuno
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He wants the guests to enjoy the original tastes of the ingredients.
Born in Yokohama in 1980. He liked making things and having trips since he was small. That is why he was naturally interested in cooking and decided to be a chef. When visiting Hakone, people enjoy visiting many places, including his restaurant. It has been his pleasure if they remember his restaurant as one of the fun memories, on their way home in a train or a car.
生野 雄介Yusuke Ikuno
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Pontochotakara
先斗町多から
- Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Fugu (blowfish) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine
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瀧井 研哉KENYA TAKII
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Fourth-generation cook in a long-established restaurant, this chef picked up the torch of a traditional taste, now over 120 years old.
Born in Kyoto in 1975. The culinary arts played a very important part in the environment he grew up in, and He was familiarized with cooking from a very early age. He'd initially embarked on a different path, and yet couldn't quite accept that this long culinary tradition passed on through so many generations would simply end with him… And this daunting thought eventually led him to become a cook himself. Kyoto cuisine has many aficionados, it is acclaimed for the respectful way fresh ingredients are prepared, to craft simple dishes that bring out the best of their natural taste. He is currently the fourth generation chef of the Pontocho-takara, preserving the traditional flavors of a long-established landmark.
瀧井 研哉KENYA TAKII
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Ehime / Uwajima Ryori Kadoya Toranomon
愛媛・宇和島料理 かどや 虎ノ門
- Toranomon, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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末永 悦巳Etsumi Suenaga
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To stay busy and to contribute something of worth - the job of chef is a sacred task
Born in Ehime Prefecture in 1970, Chef Suenaga always loved cooking, but still pictured himself working as an office woker. However, he did not give up on his dream of being a cook, and took a job working at a Western style restaurant. From there, he aimed to steadily improve and rise as a cook. Eventually, the manager of Kadoya Kasumitei generously put him in charge of the kitchen at Kadoya Toranomon. Since the restaurant opened in October 2015, he has kept busy there every day working as head chef.
末永 悦巳Etsumi Suenaga
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Gion Owatari
祇園 大渡
- Gion, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kyoto Cuisine
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大渡 真人OOWATARI MAHITO
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Acquiring the fundamentals at a famous Osaka restaurant, then aiming for independence in his wife's hometown of Kyoto.
Born in 1975 in Fukuoka, he was enthralled by the culinary world, and went on to Tsujigakuen Japanese Culinary College after graduating from high school. Building up experience at famed Osaka restaurants like Kisetsu Ryori Tsumura, he decided to start independently at 34. While searching Kyoto, the home of his wife's family, for a location, he came across an old private home, and it was there that he opened Gion Owatari. In 2012, he earned a Michelin star.
大渡 真人OOWATARI MAHITO
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Sushidokoro Tsunoda
鮨處 つの田
- Ningyocho/Kodenmacho, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Sake
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角田 哲也TSUNODA TETSUYA
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Purists, bringing to life their aspirations gained from TV dramas.
He was born in Tokyo prefecture in 1963. As a teenager, he watched a TV show in which the main character played a chef in downtown Tokyo. He was impressed by how cool he felt that was, and the world of cooking opened up before him. Soon after, he started training at a sushi restaurant in Tokyo's Edogawa ward. After working as master chef at Sushiya no Kanpachi for 10 years, he finally opened Sushidokoro Tsunoda, where he still is today.
角田 哲也TSUNODA TETSUYA
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Wagokoro Izumi
和ごころ 泉
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General
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泉 昌樹IZUMI MASAKI
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His cuisine is based on that of the former restaurant Sakurada. He strives to continue the legacy of his teacher's philosophy.
Born in 1967 in Mie Prefecture, he decided to become a chef and from age 19 began his studies at the Japanese restaurant Kase in Nagoya. Afterwards, he worked at a Tokyo hotel, later moving on to the famous shop Sakurada at 23. He spent 9 and a half years there polishing his skills, and though he left for a period of time, he returned again 3 years later. Putting the final touches on his abilities, he gained his independence in 2006. He boasts 2 stars in the Michelin Guide.
泉 昌樹IZUMI MASAKI
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Ubuka
うぶか
- Yotsuya, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Crab
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加藤 邦彦KATO KUNIHIKO
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A love for large shellfish, leading him into the culinary world
He was born in Miyagi prefecture in 1977. He started his career as a chef by entering "Kani Doraku" for the simple reason that he loved prawns and crabs. After that, he trained at a ryotei (traditional, luxurious Japanese restaurant) in Kyoto for three and a half years in order to learn the basics of Japanese cuisine, and polished his skills for three years at a Japanese restaurant handling natural prawns in New Zealand. After returning to Japan, he spent two and a half years at the Chinese restaurant "Renge" in Shinjuku. "Ubuka" was opened in 2012. While he sticks to the basics of Japanese cuisine, he brings out the charm of shellfish, sometimes using bold culinary techniques.
加藤 邦彦KATO KUNIHIKO
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WASHOKU SOUTEN
WASHOKU 蒼天 SOUTEN
- Nagatacho, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sushi / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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髙橋 賢Ken Takahashi
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Mr. Takahashi delivers ancient and traditional Japanese flavors in a stylish new WASHOKU.
He joined the Shin Yokohama Prince Hotel and was appointed head chef of the main dining room WASHOKU SOUTEN at the opening of The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho in 2016. Paying particular attention to the tableware and presentation, he offers a modern and stylish new WASHOKU with traditional and ancient Japanese flavors. His activities are not limited to the domestic market; he has been invited to gourmet events in Italy, Spain, and other countries, where he has received praise from many gourmets.
髙橋 賢Ken Takahashi
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Miyabi An
みやび庵
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Soba (noodles),Japanese / Gyudon (beef bowl) / Soba (noodles) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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角田 博Hiroshi Tsunoda
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He believes in thoroughly investigating things. A chef who is brimming with passion
Chef Tsunoda was born on July 7th, 1970 and is from Saitama prefecture. He is a graduate of Musashino Cooking College. He decided to become a chef because he liked cooking and because he started a part time job at a restaurant. He steadily gained experience, rising up to become the head chef at a Japanese restaurant in a resort hotel. Along the way, he became fascinated by the charm of soba noodles, studying them while still working as head chef before going independent. He opened Miyabi An in Hida Takayama.
角田 博Hiroshi Tsunoda
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Toriyoshi Naka-Meguro Branch
鳥よし 中目黒分店
- Nakameguro, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Wine
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猪股 善人Yoshito Inomata
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Experience in Paris became the turning point. A head chef mastered all about [Yakitori] but still continues quest.
Mr. Yoshito Inomata was born in 1950 in Nagasaki prefecture. After training at various yakitori (chicken skewer) restaurants in Tokyo, including a renowned one in Roppongi, he went to France at the age of 20, and accumulated experience at a yakitori restaurant in Paris. From the age of 33, he actively worked while going back and forth between Japan and France. After returning to Japan, he opened [Toriyoshi Naka-Meguro] in 1992. [Toriyoshi Ginza branch], which opened in 2004, has become one of [the three main yakitori restaurants in Tokyo]. In 2018, he opened [Toriyoshi Naka-Meguro Branch]. Currently he operates 7 branches in Tokyo, including different business-style restaurants.
猪股 善人Yoshito Inomata
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Sushi-Dokoro Kurosugi
寿し処 黒杉
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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黒杉 章宏Akihiro Kurosugi
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With a love of eye-catching presentation, he set out to showcase handcrafted sushi for guests
Mr. Kurosugi was born in 1975 and grew up in Hiroshima Prefecture. With a long-held love of cooking, along with a vibrant personality, he knew that crafting sushi right in front of guests would be the perfect job for him. With that in mind he headed out to work at a sushi restaurant franchise immediately after his high school graduation. He spent a total of 12 years training as a sushi chef at four different restaurants owned by the same franchise. After that at age 30, he felt ready to head out on his own and in July of 2015 he opened Sushi-Dokoro Kurosugi, where you can find him today exercising his philosophy of tireless hard work.
黒杉 章宏Akihiro Kurosugi
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Nagomi Ryori Morishima
和味料理もりしま
- Shuri, Okinawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Okinawa Cuisine
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盛島 英太Eita Morishima
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He brings the authentic Osaka fare he learned from actual Kansai restaurants back home to Okinawa
Born in Okinawa in 1974, Iron Chef Rokusaburo Michiba inspired him to become a chef himself. He first started training in Okinawa, but he wanted to further improve his skills, so he turned to work at the famous upscale restaurant Kigawa Asai in the Kansai region. After working there for 13 years, he returned home to Okinawa and further polished his skills at pubs and French hotel restaurants. Gaining a deeper understanding of communication and ingredients, he opened Nagomi Ryori Morishima in his hometown of Shuri.
盛島 英太Eita Morishima
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Kitazuien
北瑞苑
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Sake
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愛宕 亮二ATAGO RYOJI
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Keeping to tradition while not neglecting to bring in new elements
Born in 1978 in Moriguchi, Osaka prefecture, he came naturally into chefhood, growing up watching his father manage a sushi restaurant. After three years of experience in a hotel kitchen, he came to "Kitazuien", where he has been for 13 years. Rising to the position of head chef two years ago, he keeps to tradition while bringing in little by little new vegetables and elements of western cuisine, all to accomodate to his customers' desires.
愛宕 亮二ATAGO RYOJI
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Nizakana Sashimi Shunsai Uminoshiki
煮魚・刺身・旬菜 海乃四季
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shochu
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鈴木 克彦SUZUKI KATSUHIKO
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Experience gained in restaurants all across Japan fuels his passionate exploration of local gastronomy!
He was born in Hokkaido, in 1968. After graduating from his local high school, he started working in Japanese restaurants all across the country, gaining real-life experience while developing a keen interest in local gastronomy. In 2009, he became the head chef of the Nizakana Sashimi Shunsai Uminoshiki. He visits the market everyday, putting his long experience to use in selecting and purchasing the best ingredients available, making no compromise on quality. He is renown for his boiled fish dishes, and for always bringing the best out of the ingredients he uses.
鈴木 克彦SUZUKI KATSUHIKO
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Gazan Garden
雅山GARDEN
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)
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胡子 秀樹EBISU HIDEKI
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Starting his career as a chef, he later learned balance working as a consultant.
Born in Hiroshima in 1959, he had always dreamed of being a chef, and joined Tokyo's Crescent restaurant at age 20. Before he started in the kitchen, he worked as waiter, and came to understand the allure of hospitality, developing an interest in customer relations. Afterwards, he worked in management at a consulting firm, and in 2012 joined Sennohana, a Michelin Star-rated restaurant. Currently, he heads Gazan Garden as general manager.
胡子 秀樹EBISU HIDEKI
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Japanese Restaurant SEIZAN
日本料理 晴山
- Tamachi/Mita, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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山本 晴彦Haruhiko Yamamoto
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We pride ourselves on our dashi, the foundation of Japanese cuisine
Born on September 5th, 1979 in Ashikaga City, Tochigi prefecture. Seeing how his cooking made his parents happy, he realized the gentle appeal of food, and decided to become a chef. After graduating from Ecole Tsuji Tokyo, he moved to Gifu prefecture to study under one of the school's special lecturers, Seiji Takada, and work at his restaurant "Takada Yassho". At the young age of 25 he became the manager of another branch of Yassho, and at 31 opened his own restaurant in Tokyo, called Seizan, and has been working there since.
山本 晴彦Haruhiko Yamamoto
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Nuji
ぬーじ
- Onna-son, Okinawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sushi / French
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林 大介HAYASHI DAISUKE
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The skills he learned at an upscale Japanese restaurant have flourished here in Okinawa. A true culinary craftsman who makes traditional Japanese fare you can only get here
Born in Chiba prefecture in 1975, he began by working in a pub. However, he longed to pursue more complex Japanese cuisine, so he took a job at a famous, high-class traditional restaurant in Yokohama called Taiya where he knew the training was rigorous. With the support of his boss there, he plied his skills at restaurants in Nihonbashi and Yurakucho, finally making his way to that of his boss's own mentor, Maki, in Kagurazaka. As a result of his hard work, he was appointed head chef at the opening of Oriental Hills Okinawa. He continues to devote each day to expanding the allure of traditional Japanese cuisine to Okinawa
林 大介HAYASHI DAISUKE
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Onzoshi Kiyoyasutei Kamakura Prince Hotel Branch
御曹司 きよやす邸 鎌倉プリンスホテル店
- Kamakura/Zushi, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / General / Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets)
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川久保 美紀KAWAKUBO MINORI
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Cooking is a profession that allows me to learn a lot from my customers, something for which I am truly grateful.
Born in Kanagawa, in a family of shopkeepers, he learned to love customer service from a very early age. Offering the best service and the freshest products led him to develop an interest in stock-less restaurants, and 7 years ago, to go from a position of a sales clerk in a small retail shop to that of hall staff in a Western restaurant. He started serving at the Onzoshi Kiyoyasutei Kamakura Prince Hotel one and a half years ago, and describes himself as deeply motivated by his trade, which allows him to learn important things from his customers and to explore the fascinating use of seasonal ingredients in Japanese cuisine.
川久保 美紀KAWAKUBO MINORI
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