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Kyoto Stand Kiyokiyo Sanjo Shinsen Branch 京都スタンドきよきよ三条神泉店 Shijo Omiya, Kyoto Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

小野　陽平Yohei Ono

Mr. Ono puts passion into each dish, providing heartwarming cuisine to visitors.

He was born in 1989. His mother's cooking was delicious, so he became interested in cooking at an early age. To learn the basics of cooking, he trained at a renowned Japanese restaurant and mastered traditional Japanese cooking techniques, especially obanzai. In July 2018, he opened Kyoto Stand Kiyokiyo Kiyamachi Main Branch, which has grown to become a popular bar with locals and tourists. Then, in April 2024, he opened a new Sanjo Shinsen Branch and continues to take on further challenges.

小野　陽平Yohei Ono

Akasaka Shikian Yoetsu 赤坂四季庵よう悦 Akasaka, Tokyo Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab

若林　陽悦Yoetsu Wakabayashi

Mr. Wakabayashi fascinates guests with the fusion of traditional Japanese cooking techniques and international sensibilities.

He was born in 1975 in Akita. Influenced by his family's restaurant business, he naturally pursued a career in the food and beverage industry. After moving to Tokyo, he gained experience at Japanese and Sushi restaurants. In his 30s, he also trained at a Japanese restaurant in New York, U.S.A., for three years. With those experiences, he has been working as the head chef at Akasaka Shikian Yoetsu since November 2019. His cuisine, a fusion of traditional Japanese cooking techniques and international sensibilities, has attracted many culinary connoisseurs.

若林　陽悦Yoetsu Wakabayashi

Beef-Professional private Shinjuku Main Branch 完全個室牛の達人 private 新宿本店 Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Wine

堀江　直人Naoto Horie

Offering the finest quality Japanese beef at a reasonable price.

Mr. Horie was born on May 31, 1975, in Tokyo. What started him on this path is the pleasure of working with delicious ingredients and enabling people to enjoy dishes that make those ingredients taste even better. Every day, he offers the finest meats that are hard to find elsewhere, such as Grade A5 Kagoshima black wagyu beef purchased directly from wholesalers at a price that provides excellent value for money. His motto is to offer customers more satisfying dishes than their price, so he carefully trims and prepares each cut of beef to maximize its flavor.

堀江　直人Naoto Horie

Yakatabune Amiko 屋形船　あみ幸（あみこう） Asakusa, Tokyo Yakatabune (houseboat)/Cruise boat,Other

遠藤　博文Hirofumi Endo

The chef devotes himself into seeking for dishes better than the exquisite view from the yakatabune (Japanese houseboat).

Though he was originally operating a yakatabune (Japanese houseboat), in his 20's he turned over a new leaf in life and started further training to be able to offer better cuisine for which many guests come back to his yakatabune. Currently he devotes himself into creating menu, not only with tempura, their specialty, but also dishes that are better than the exquisite view from the yakatabune, and spare no effort to using seasonal high-quality ingredients. He is working actively at Amiko bringing out the original tastes of the ingredients, and sticking to using seasonal ingredients.

遠藤　博文Hirofumi Endo

Tofu-ya とうふや Ise, Mie Japanese,Japanese / General / Tofu Dishes

千原　昌也Masaya Chihara

His signature crafted tofu cuisine comes backed by years of Japanese culinary training.

He was born in 1969 and grew up in Mie Prefecture. During his childhood, he would catch fish on his own to cook with, which was the beginning of his culinary dreams of becoming a chef. After he graduated from high school, he went on to spend three years in Nagoya to gain experience at the restaurant Nadaman in the Tokyu Hotel. From there, he went back to his hometown in Ise to work with traditional Japanese cuisine at a restaurant named Katsuragawa. After three additional years of training, he went on to spend 10 years working at Sushi Kyu on the historic Okage Yokocho side street. At age 35, he joined Tofu-ya and eventually worked his way up to become a head chef. You can find him there today preparing a wide variety of tofu and other soy-based dishes.

千原　昌也Masaya Chihara

Shinmura Chikusan Miyakonojo 新村畜産　都城店 Miyakonojo/Kobayashi, Miyazaki Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Beer

江田　竜二Ryuji Eta

It is only because he has a firm foundation that he has thrived as a chef

Born in Kagoshima Prefecture in 1987, Mr. Eta enjoyed cooking from a young age. For this reason, he naturally went on to enroll at a high school where he could get a chef's license. After graduation, he continued studying in order to get a nutritionist's license. Having learned the fundamentals well, he has found it very useful for his work as a chef.

江田　竜二Ryuji Eta

Restaurant KEI レストランKEI Toyohashi, Aichi French,Italian/French / General / French / Wine

今里　武Takeshi Imazato

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Food has been a part of his life since childhood, which led him to a career in the culinary world

He was born in 1974 in Nagasaki Prefecture. His parents had a restaurant of their own during his childhood, which meant he was able to familiarize himself with cooking and see the importance of food from a young age. He wanted a job of his own that let him make food for people and truly capture their hearts with his creations, so he jumped right in to get his career started in the world of professional cooking. He got his foot in the door by getting a job at Huis Ten Bosch resort and then from there he went on to develop his skills further at L'Hotel de Hiei and a newly opened French restaurant in Umeda, Osaka. He came on as head chef at "Restaurant KEI" when the hotel opened in 2008 and then in 2014 he moved up to work as Hotel Arc Riche Toyohashi’s executive chef.

今里　武Takeshi Imazato

Matsusaka Ushi Tajima 松阪牛田じま Toyocho/Minami-Sunamachi, Tokyo Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)

水原　裕文Hirofumi Mizuhara

Mr. Mizuhara wants to expand the scope of his work and create a future with his own hands.

He was born in 1982 in Chiba. His love of cooking and desire to become an expert led him to become a chef. First, he started working part-time at an izakaya (Japanese-style pub) through an acquaintance. Later, he joined his current company to study cooking in earnest. Now, he spends his days in the "Matsusaka Ushi Tajima" kitchen.

水原　裕文Hirofumi Mizuhara

ISAGO (Hotel ISAGO Kobe) いさご（ほてるISAGO神戸） Shin-Kobe/Kitano, Hyogo Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)

川向　和美Kazumi Kawamukai

Mr. Kawamukai provides visitors with seasonal flavors and pleasant moments.

He was born on June 22, 1959, in Kada, Wakayama Prefecture. To master the art of Japanese cuisine, he trained at some of Japan's finest ryotei (Japanese-style restaurants) and ryokan (Japanese-style inns). After studying the essence of Japanese cuisine and honing his skills at "Villa Jyusouya" in Shigisan, Nara, "Kyoto Cuisine Hamatoku" in Kyoto, "Kappo Nakano" in Osaka, "Ogawaya" in Gero Onsen, and "Tenryukaku" at Ryozenji in Nara, he joined ISAGO. With a wealth of experience and solid skills, he expresses the tradition and delicacy of Japanese cuisine in each dish. He continues to face Japanese cuisine with deep knowledge and passion.

川向　和美Kazumi Kawamukai

Kamakura Kaisen Umi Kamakura Komachi 鎌倉海鮮碧海-umi-鎌倉小町 Kamakura/Zushi, Kanagawa Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

高橋　いず美Izumi Takahashi

As a sake and fish professional, Ms. Takahashi offers a luxurious Japanese experience.

She was born in 1974 in Miyagi. She has a strong interest in cooking and a deep knowledge of presentation and tableware. Her interest in cooking, serving, and tableware has led to her own joy and interest in the culinary world. She started her career in 2017. Learn about sake and fish at Sakana BAR Ippo in Azabu-Juban. In 2024, she opened umi, serving guests daily as the proprietress.

高橋　いず美Izumi Takahashi

Ginza Mitsuyoshi Restaurant 銀座　光よし Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Unagi (eel) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)

井川　光由Mitsuyoshi Igawa

With his father's encouragement, Mr. Igawa decided to become a chef when he was a high school student.

He was born in 1984 in Tokyo. With his father's encouragement, he decided to become a chef as a high school student. He went to a culinary school and became a chef after graduation. After studying Kyoto cuisine at Kyokaiseki Minokichi for eight years, he left the company and entered a different business field. Four years later, he returned to the culinary industry to help at a friend's Kushiage restaurant, Choeat. In 2022, he became independent and opened Ginza Mitsuyoshi. Every day, he serves excellent dishes based on delicate Kyoto cuisine.

井川　光由Mitsuyoshi Igawa

Nihonryori Tomita 日本料理とみた Kumamoto, Kumamoto Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake

冨田　浩Hiroshi Tomita

Mr. Tomita presents the quintessence of Japanese cuisine in a Japanese setting, with dishes that are rich in flavor and make the most of seasonal ingredients.

He was born in 1969 in Kumamoto. The owner of Nihonryori Tomita. While working part-time at a Japanese restaurant, he was praised for the delicious rice balls he made, which awakened his enjoyment of working in the food industry. He trained at a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo for five years, aspiring to become a professional. After returning to Kumamoto and working for many years as a sous chef at a traditional Japanese restaurant and a chef at a Japanese restaurant, he founded his current restaurant in 2008. The restaurant was moved to its current location in 2020. He attracts guests from Japan and abroad with seasonal delicacies and cordial hospitality in an elegant Japanese space.

冨田　浩Hiroshi Tomita

Artisan de la Truffle Paris アルティザン　ドゥ　ラ　トリュフ　パリ Roppongi, Tokyo French,Italian/French / French / General

小林　大Masaru Kobayashi

Motivated by guests' happiness, Mr. Kobayashi aims to create memorable dishes for them.

He was born in 1977 in Tokyo. From a young age, he had a passion for cooking for his family and friends, naturally inspiring him to become a chef. After graduating from a culinary college, he studied at famous hotels and restaurants in Tokyo and honed his skills and sensitivity. He stands in the kitchen today, creating dishes that excite everyone who visits, adhering to the creed of "providing dishes that will please guests."

小林　大Masaru Kobayashi

Milky Wave ミルキーウェイブ Kawagoe, Saitama General,Western / General / Omurice (omelet rice) / Cake

小澤　勇Isamu Ozawa

His starting point was the flavor of the chicken rice he ate as a child

Chef Ozawa's starting point was the flavor of the chicken rice he ate as a child. He trained for 8 years at a French restaurant in Ginza and at a steakhouse in Roppongi. In 1978 he opened Milky Wave in his hometown Kawagoe. This year is the restaurant's 37th year in business.

小澤　勇Isamu Ozawa

Hokkaido Sakaba Kita-no Kazoku Namba Sennichimae Branch 北海道酒場　北の家族　なんば千日前店 Namba, Osaka Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns

Kadoya Okaido Branch かどや　大街道店 Okaido/Gintengai, Ehime Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Local Japanese Cuisine

永吉　悟Satoru Nagayoshi

Mr. Nagayoshi, with expertise in various culinary genres, is dedicated to sharing the rich and lasting charms of his hometown, Ehime.

He was born in 1982 in Ehime Prefecture. His career as a chef began in his teens, working at restaurants in the prefecture. He has worked in various types of restaurants, including Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisines, which has expanded his skills and potential as a chef. He currently works as a chef at the Kadoya Okaido Branch, where he shares the charms of Ehime with guests from both within and outside the prefecture in his hometown of Matsuyama.

永吉　悟Satoru Nagayoshi

Shutoku 2nd Branch 秀徳2号店 Tsukiji, Tokyo Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)

福里　優一郎Yuichiro Fukusato

Inspired by a sushi chef during elementary school, Mr. Fukusato aspired to become a sushi chef and continues to hone his skills daily.

He was born in 1979 in Tokyo. In elementary school, he visited a sushi restaurant with his family. He was fascinated by the sight of sushi chefs making sushi and aspired to become a sushi chef himself. At 17, he began training as a sushi chef at Tsukiji Sushiko. Afterward, he honed his skills by working at various sushi restaurants throughout Tokyo. Finally, he joined Shutoku in 2012. Currently, he serves as the manager of Shutoku 2nd Branch, where he continues to uphold the taste of this renowned restaurant.

福里　優一郎Yuichiro Fukusato

SHISHA LOUNGE MARRAKECH シーシャラウンジマラケシュ Tenjin, Fukuoka Dining Bar,Dining bar

佐藤あゆみAyumi Sato

This restaurant provides enjoyable meals with excellent customer service, from Western to Middle Eastern cuisine.

Ms. Sato was born in Fukuoka. Her motto is "Providing every dish with careful preparation by hand." That drives her to work on everything from snacks that go well with alcoholic beverages to solidly made food and dessert. Her restaurant serves an unending variety of cuisine with a Western base, including Middle Eastern cuisine. The food itself creates the atmosphere of the restaurant. To provide delicious and highly satisfying food to customers, she uses her skills every day to charm guests with carefully made food.

佐藤あゆみAyumi Sato

Trattoria Pizzeria LOGIC Odaiba Trattoria Pizzeria LOGIC お台場 Odaiba, Tokyo Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza

Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Hakata Branch 博多もつ鍋　やま中　博多店 Hakata Station, Fukuoka Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / General / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Sake

冨永　隆二Ryuji Tominaga

Mr. Tominaga conveys the ideas and techniques he has cultivated to his successors and maintains high-quality flavor at this long-standing restaurant.

Mr. Tominaga was born in 1969 in Saga and came to Fukuoka for his higher education. Although he had never eaten Motsunabe (offal hotpot) before then, he was captivated by the outfits at Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka and joined as a part-time hall staff. After that, he started his career as a chef while working other jobs. At the time, motsunabe was not very well known, but he worked hard to convey how delicious it was. He focused on honing his skills and was also involved in restaurant launches. As restaurant administrator and manager, he supervises all branches.

冨永　隆二Ryuji Tominaga

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Kyoto Stand Kiyokiyo Sanjo Shinsen Branch

Mr. Ono puts passion into each dish, providing heartwarming cuisine to visitors.

Akasaka Shikian Yoetsu

Mr. Wakabayashi fascinates guests with the fusion of traditional Japanese cooking techniques and international sensibilities.

Beef-Professional private Shinjuku Main Branch

Offering the finest quality Japanese beef at a reasonable price.

Yakatabune Amiko

The chef devotes himself into seeking for dishes better than the exquisite view from the yakatabune (Japanese houseboat).

Tofu-ya

His signature crafted tofu cuisine comes backed by years of Japanese culinary training.

Shinmura Chikusan Miyakonojo

It is only because he has a firm foundation that he has thrived as a chef

Restaurant KEI

Food has been a part of his life since childhood, which led him to a career in the culinary world

Matsusaka Ushi Tajima

Mr. Mizuhara wants to expand the scope of his work and create a future with his own hands.

ISAGO (Hotel ISAGO Kobe)

Mr. Kawamukai provides visitors with seasonal flavors and pleasant moments.

Kamakura Kaisen Umi Kamakura Komachi

As a sake and fish professional, Ms. Takahashi offers a luxurious Japanese experience.

Ginza Mitsuyoshi Restaurant

With his father's encouragement, Mr. Igawa decided to become a chef when he was a high school student.

Nihonryori Tomita

Mr. Tomita presents the quintessence of Japanese cuisine in a Japanese setting, with dishes that are rich in flavor and make the most of seasonal ingredients.

Artisan de la Truffle Paris

Motivated by guests' happiness, Mr. Kobayashi aims to create memorable dishes for them.

Milky Wave

His starting point was the flavor of the chicken rice he ate as a child

Hokkaido Sakaba Kita-no Kazoku Namba Sennichimae Branch

Kadoya Okaido Branch

Mr. Nagayoshi, with expertise in various culinary genres, is dedicated to sharing the rich and lasting charms of his hometown, Ehime.

Shutoku 2nd Branch

Inspired by a sushi chef during elementary school, Mr. Fukusato aspired to become a sushi chef and continues to hone his skills daily.

SHISHA LOUNGE MARRAKECH

This restaurant provides enjoyable meals with excellent customer service, from Western to Middle Eastern cuisine.

Trattoria Pizzeria LOGIC Odaiba

Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Hakata Branch

Mr. Tominaga conveys the ideas and techniques he has cultivated to his successors and maintains high-quality flavor at this long-standing restaurant.