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Ginza Shinohara
銀座しのはら
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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篠原 武将Takemasa Shinohara
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A natural talent for cooking blossomed after becoming a chef by chance
Born in 1980 in Shiga Prefecture. As a student, he was a promising karate athlete and was being considered for admission to university by recommendation. However, seeking a different path, he declined university offers by saying that he was looking for a trade, and through this he became a chef. His natural talent for cooking blossomed as he developed his skills at [Sangencha], a well-known Kyoto kaiseki (traditional Japanese course cuisine) restaurant serving Kansai-style cuisine. At 26, he opened his own restaurant, [Shinohara] in Shiga Prefecture, which over the course of nine years became a popular and prominent establishment. In 2016, he tackled a new frontier by opening Ginza Shinohara.
篠原 武将Takemasa Shinohara
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Yasai Sommelier no Omise Togiya Kiyamachi-Oike Branch
野菜ソムリエのお店 十祇家 木屋町御池店
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / General
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松崎 隆明Takaaki Matsuzaki
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Mr. Matsuzaki trained and studied various types of cuisine, beginning with patisseries.
He was born in 1974 in Ehime. His mother ran a coffee shop, and he tasted and helped her cook from a young age. As long as he can remember, he has wanted to make something and has become interested in pastry making, which he had never experienced before. He decided to become a pastry chef who could make everyone's hearts happy with his elegant creations, so he enrolled in a confectionery school in Kyoto. After that, he worked at a ryokan (Japanese-style inn) for 1 year, a confectionery store for 5 years, a Sushi restaurant for 4 years, a Korean restaurant for 7 years, and a restaurant specializing in Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) for 1 year.
松崎 隆明Takaaki Matsuzaki
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Koukian
香季庵
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Beef Steak
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鷲尾 力人Rikihito Washio
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Mr. Washio produces an extraordinary time to enjoy creative Japanese cuisine and drinks.
He was born in Tokyo. Growing up watching his parents running an izakaya (Japanese-style pub), he naturally entered the culinary world. He was fascinated by the depth of Japanese cuisine, which makes the most of the richness of Japanese ingredients. After working at his parents' izakaya, he joined Koukian. His skillful technique of bringing out the best seasonal ingredients captivates his guests.
鷲尾 力人Rikihito Washio
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Ajiraku Yumeri
味楽 ゆめり
- Kanazawa Station, Ishikawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Cookshop
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前田 衛Mamoru Maeda
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With a desire to own a restaurant by age 30, he trained hard at a number of establishments to learn everything he could.
He was born in 1980 in Ishikawa Prefecture and grew up in Ushitsu, which is situated in the northern region of the Noto Peninsula. He started his culinary career after graduating from high school by taking up a job at a Japanese restaurant. He wanted to make sure that he owned his own restaurant by the time he was 30, so he trained hard to develop his skills at notable Japanese restaurants and bars around Kanazawa. From there, he was able to realize his dream by opening Ajiraku Yumeri at age 29, which is where he still works today.
前田 衛Mamoru Maeda
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Uni Murakami Hakodate ekimae restaurant
うに むらかみ 函館駅前店
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Donburi (rice bowl)
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佐々木 健一Kenichi Sasaki
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Mr. Sasaki strives everyday with the philosophy of "treasure every encounter, for it will never reoccur" in his mind.
He was born in 1980 in Hakodate, Hokkaido. Mr. Sasaki's family enjoyed fishing since he was little. He decided to become a chef as he wanted to cook the fish he caught himself. After working at a fresh seafood restaurant and a ryokan hotel in Hakodate, he demonstrated his skills working as the head chef of a hotel in Hakodate. He became the head chef of [Uni Murakami Hakodate ekimae restaurant] which opened in 2019. He strives everyday with the philosophy of "treasure every encounter, for it will never reoccur" in his mind, valuing the encounter with every guest.
佐々木 健一Kenichi Sasaki
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Shabu-shabu & Sushi Hassan
しゃぶしゃぶ・すし 八山
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sushi / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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小林 裕貴Yuuki Kobayashi
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Grew up watching his father's back, Mr. Kobayashi also decided to pursue a career in food.
He was born in 1979 in Niigata. He became familiar with cooking from an early age because of his father's influence. After moving to Tokyo with his father, who worked there, he began pursuing his culinary career earnestly. In Tokyo, he trained at several Kaiseki restaurants for several years and honed his skills. While respecting traditional techniques, he always incorporates new ideas to provide dishes that surprise and impress his guests. As head chef at Hassan since 2021, he creates dishes that bring out the best in the ingredients.
小林 裕貴Yuuki Kobayashi
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Kyo-ryori Tategami
京料理 立神
- Kyotogosho/Nishijin, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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淀川 真Shin Yodokawa
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Mr. Yodokawa wants to entertain guests with food he has carefully prepared.
Interested in the culinary world from an early age, he began working part-time as a student and decided to pursue a career in the food industry in earnest. Mr. Yodogawa says his Kyoto background may be why he naturally entered the world of Japanese cuisine. Tategami is popular for its new style of Kyoto cuisine, which is based on traditional Kyoto cuisine that is made with local and domestic ingredients and produced with the added sensibility of the young Mr. Yodokawa. His passion for “simply making customers happy with the cuisine” is reflected in every dish.
淀川 真Shin Yodokawa
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Sushi Matsumoto
鮨まつもと
- Gion, Kyoto
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi
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松本 大典Daisuke Matsumoto
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World renowned chef of traditional Tokyo-style Sushi in Kyoto.
He was born in 1974 in Kanagawa. He was raised being surrounded by seafood, as his father owned a local fish restaurant and one of his relatives also ran a sushi restaurant. That is why he also decided to be a sushi chef, and entered the field dreaming to be a skillful master. He had training at several restaurants including one owned by his relative, a renowned one in Ginza, and [Sushi Shimizu] in Shimbashi. He got independent in 2006, and looked for a place to open his own restaurant. He fell in love with the atmosphere of Gion in Kyoto, and decided to open a sushi restaurant there to spread Tokyo-style sushi in Kyoto. Now it is one of the most renowned sushi restaurant in Kyoto with many fans even abroad.
松本 大典Daisuke Matsumoto
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RESTAURANT ASADOR CarneSio
RESTAURANT ASADOR CarneSio
- Kawaguchi Lake/Fuji Yoshida/Yamanaka Lake, Yamanashi
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Steak / Wine
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加藤 俊明Toshiaki Kato
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Attracted by the authentic taste, Mr. Kato devoted himself to Italian cuisine.
He was born in 1976 in Tokyo. After graduating from high school, he went on a trip to Rome with friends and was so impressed by the delicious food he tasted there that he decided to enter the culinary world. After graduating from Tama Technical College For Cooking, he joined WDI Capricciosa Corporation. When the president of the current company decided to start his own business, he was invited to join the company in 2005. Currently, Mr. Kato is the head chef at "RESTAURANT ASADOR CarneSio" and also serves as the company's vice president.
加藤 俊明Toshiaki Kato
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Shokudo Uchino
食堂うちの
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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藤田 良平Ryohei Fujita
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Mr. Fujita's unique approach and careful cuisine make foodies impressed.
He was born on May 24, 1980 in Osaka. He trained at Yamagataya, a Yakiniku restaurant that continues to fascinate gourmets in Kitashinchi, Osaka. Later, he accidentally began working at a rented late-night diner and steadily gained popularity as a hideout spot. In February 2022, he opened an independent business and started Shokudo Uchino with an ex-colleague from Japanese food. As an owner, he welcomes many guests.
藤田 良平Ryohei Fujita
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Kagurazaka Sushi Konkon
神楽坂 寿司 こんこん
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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近藤 昌弘Masahiro Kondo
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Mr. Kondo has pride as a sushi artisan and continues to refine his skills.
He was born in 1979 in Tokyo. When he first visited a counter-style sushi restaurant as a child, he was so impressed by the chef's performance that he decided to become a sushi chef. After graduating high school, he started his career at sushi and Japanese restaurants. He then worked in various positions, such as instructor at a culinary institute, sushi restaurant head chef, and hotel head chef, before opening Kappo Kondo in 2022. While managing the restaurant, he met someone working as a Toyosu Market sushi broker and sushi artisan, and they discussed their dreams with each other. In August 2023, they did a magnificent job of realizing their dream of opening a restaurant together, Kagurazaka Sushi Konkon.
近藤 昌弘Masahiro Kondo
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Restaurant Pavé
レストラン パヴェ
- Nagasaki City, Nagasaki
- French,Italian/French / General / French / European
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大曲 哲也Tetsuya Omagari
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Based on French skills, Mr. Omagari shows off the deliciousness of Western and local food in Nagasaki.
He was born in 1978 in Nagasaki. A chef at Restaurant Pavé. In high school, he knew the fun and joy of cooking and aspired to be a professional. After graduating from cooking school, he started his career at Nagasaki Tokyu Hotel, the predecessor of ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Nagasaki Glover Hill. Focusing on French, he learned a wide range of skills in Western cuisine. In 2012, after renewing the current hotel and restaurant, he continued to study further and became his current position. He delivers a variety of Western food that everyone can enjoy, with sincere work.
大曲 哲也Tetsuya Omagari
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BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE ROPPONGI
BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE ROPPONGI
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Seafood / Steak
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一ノ宮 義孝Yoshitaka Ichinomiya
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A chef embodying the authentic taste and culture learned in Canada.
Mr. Ichinomiya was born in 1971 in Akita. From a young age, he admired chefs and decided to pursue a career in cooking. He honed his skills for ten years in several restaurants, including a steakhouse in Canada, where he learned authentic taste and culture. Saying that " cooking is a four-dimensional process and learning about culture," he understands not only the taste of unique foreign cuisines but also their culture and cooks with all his heart and soul. He is a chef with a sincere attitude toward cooking and a strong spirit of inquiry, such as refusing Japanese seasonings in his personal life to understand the Western taste.
一ノ宮 義孝Yoshitaka Ichinomiya
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Teppanyaki Nanami APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari
鉄板焼 七海 アパホテル＆リゾート〈東京ベイ幕張〉
- Kaihin-Makuhari, Chiba
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Beef Steak / Steak
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白戸Shirato
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An experienced chef offers exquisite dishes to satisfy all the senses.
Mr. Shirato was born in 1971 in Chiba. He is an experienced chef who has honed his skills at teppanyaki restaurants within APA Hotels. He worked for four years at "Teppanyaki THE Nanami" in APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower. In October 2024, he moved to APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari and is currently working at Teppanyaki Nanami at the hotel. He offers dishes that satisfy all the senses of his guests.
白戸Shirato
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Yabu Distillery Restaurant
Yabu Distillery Restaurant 養父蒸溜所
- Minamisemba, Osaka
- French,Italian/French / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Whisky
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山本 健太郎Kentaro Yamamoto
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Mr. Yamamoto serves various creative French cuisines to complement Japan's signature brews.
Mr. Yamamoto serves various creative French cuisines to complement Japan's signature brews. After serving as a banquet chef and chef at Restaurant Chambord within Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka, he worked at Restaurant Ruan within NIPPONIA HOTEL NARA and then at KENZO ESTATE WINERY Osaka Branch. Currently, he is a chef at Yabu Distillery Restaurant. Mr. Yamamoto has devised a wide variety of French dishes to pair with quality Japanese artisans' work in the creation of liquor. He offers a wide range of French cuisine to deepen the flavor of the liquor.
山本 健太郎Kentaro Yamamoto
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Sushi Kimura
すし喜邑（㐂邑）
- Futako-Tamagawa/Yoga, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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木村 康司Koji Kimura
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"Master of Aged Sushi" celebrated for patiently facing ingredients and accumulating experiments
Born in 1971 in Tokyo, Kimura Koji was born as a third generation of his family-business sushi restaurant. After having trained in his grandfather's restaurant and his uncle's, he entered the well-known tempura restaurant [Mikasa] just before opening his restaurant. As a result, this experience contributed greatly to his aged sushi, learning how to prepare ingredients without using water. Kimura established [Sushi Kimura] when he was 33 years old. Accumulating experiments for a long time, he invented a new genre of sushi,"Aged Sushi." After Michelin Guide 2013, [Sushi Kimura] has obtained two stars for 5 years straight.
木村 康司Koji Kimura
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PIZZERIA GTALIA DA FILLIPO
ピッツェリア ジターリア ダ フィリッポ
- Nerima, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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牧野 真Shin Makino
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Mr. Makino organizes the store as the head manager after transitioning from a different industry.
He was born in 1978 in Tokyo. Originally, he worked in the motorcycle industry, but when emission regulations came into effect, he decided to pursue a different path. He entered the Tsuji College of Culinary Arts in Osaka to pursue a career in the food and beverage industry, which he had always been interested in, after which he jumped into the world of culinary arts at the age of 26. After working at [Ristorante La Bisboccia] in Hiroo and [Bancasa] in Ebisu, he started working at [Pizzeria Gtalia da Filippo] in 2015. His job now is to manage the store.
牧野 真Shin Makino
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Asahikawa Jingisukan Daikokuya Hakodate Goryokaku Branch
旭川成吉思汗 大黒屋 函館五稜郭店
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak
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手塚 慎太郎Shintaro Tezuka
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Mr. Tezuka has loved Jingisukan ever since he was a child.
The first time Mr. Tezuka went to eat Jingisukan at Daikokuya, he was so impressed! The employees worked hard and were lively, the restaurant atmosphere was energetic, and the fresh lamb was delicious. From that experience, he knew he wanted to work there, so he conveyed his passion for Jingisukan to Daikokuya's owner and joined the company. He currently serves as head of the Asahikawa Jingisukan Daikokuya Hakodate Goryokaku Branch, which opened on October 29, 2021.
手塚 慎太郎Shintaro Tezuka
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Wagyu beef and local specialty RESTAURANT &BAR 17CLUB
BAR＆RESTAURANT 17CLUB
- Namba, Osaka
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Japanese Beef Steak / Pasta / Hamburger Steak
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村澤 慎一Shinichi Murasawa
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A childhood dream took shape in the head chef's meticulous French cuisine.
Mr. Murasawa was born in 1974 in Ishikawa. He is a chef with extensive experience in French cuisine. After 10 years of working at a French restaurant, he served French dishes at APA Hotel from the age of 28 to 35 and then ran his own French restaurant for five years. He returned to APA Hotel to open a new restaurant and took part in menu planning. He also gained experience as a chef at a wedding venue. His passion for cooking has remained a part of his childhood dream, and his love for French cuisine originated from his admiration for it on a TV show.
村澤 慎一Shinichi Murasawa
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Teppanyaki THE Nanami APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
鉄板焼 THE七海 アパホテル＆リゾート 両国駅タワー
- Ryogoku/Kikugawa, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Beef Steak / Cocktail
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小沼 俊介Shunsuke Konuma
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Mr. Konuma is an experienced chef who has brought joy to many people.
He was born in 1964 in Tokyo. After working as a chef at Hotel New Otani for four years, he served at the renowned French restaurant KM for another four years. Then, he joined the Shin Takanawa Prince Hotel (now the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa) and spent 20 years there as a chef. After that, he joined the current company to pursue new challenges. He now serves as the head chef at Teppanyaki THE Nanami in the APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower. He has brought joy to many guests.
小沼 俊介Shunsuke Konuma
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