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Meijiken

明治軒

  • Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
  • General,Western / Omurice (omelet rice) / Japanese Beef Steak / General

萩野 進HAGINO SUSUMU

Captivated by the flavours of the long-established restaurant, he has become part of Meijiken's lineage.

Aspiring chef Susumu Hagino was 23 when he first discovered Meijiken. Forty years have passed since that moment, during which time Chef Hagino learned all about taste and technique from the restaurant's master. Using seasonings passed down for generations, he prepares dishes that cannot be tasted anywhere else. He believes that passing this onto the next generation of youngsters is an important duty.

萩野 進HAGINO SUSUMU

Sushi Hoshiyama

鮨ほしやま

  • Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi

星山 忠史Tadashi Hoshiyama

The Chef's Recommendations

His childhood dreams came true after becoming a reputed sushi chef known for his expert craftsmanship

Mr. Hoshiyama was born in July of 1981 and grew up in Osaka. He was captivated by professional chefs when he was a child in middle school, and those experiences of watching chefs work from behind the counter ended up leading him to where he is today. After his high school graduation he spent seven years training at Tsukiji Sushi-Sei and then another five years at Matsumoto in Kyoto’s Gion district. From there he ventured out on his own to open Sushi Hoshiyama in 2012. Then the very next year he earned a star from a well-known restaurant guide. Today you can find him at his highly regarded restaurant where he pushes forward each day with carefully selected handpicked ingredients.

星山 忠史Tadashi Hoshiyama

Sushi Fukuzuka

すし ふくづか

  • Kagurazaka, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Wine

福塚 寛希Hironobu Fukuzuka

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

Sushi Daimon

鮨 大門

  • Uozu/Kurobe, Toyama
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

大門 太郎Taro Daimon

He was fascinated with the master chef of a sushi shop he visited in his childhood days.

He is from Toyama prefecture. Being fascinated with the master chef of the sushi shop he was taken to by his father, he started working part time at a sushi shop when he was a high school student, then accumulated training at Japanese restaurants. At the age of 22, he moved to Otaru city in Hokkaido and visited sushi restaurants without appointments to ask to let him work. During his 4 year training at a sushi shop in Otaru, far away from his home town, his thoughts towards sushi and his hometown changed. In 2012, he opened [Sushi Daimon] in Toyama, to serve sushi that can be made only in Toyama.

大門 太郎Taro Daimon

Hamburger Steak GRILL Omiya JR HAKATA CITY branch

ハンバーグ・ステーキ グリル大宮 JR博多シティ店

  • Hakata Station, Fukuoka
  • General,Western / Hamburger Steak / General / Steak

大宮 勝雄Katsuo Omiya

He sticks to keep working as an active chef.

He decided to be a chef at the age of 18 by being influenced by his uncle and started training at a French restaurant. At the age of 26, he became a sous chef at a hotel restaurant in New Zealand. At the age of 28, he went to England, France, Greece, and Morocco to learn their local cuisines. After returning to Japan, he worked at the French restaurant [La Terre], under Mr. Gerard Jordan from La Nappoule who had worked at [L'Oasis] in Southern France. In 1982, at the age of 32, he opened the current [Restaurant Omiya] in Asakusa.

大宮 勝雄Katsuo Omiya

Soshu Torigin Main Branch

相州 鳥ぎん 本店

  • Odawara/Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken

瀬戸 清乃Kiyono Seto

Unable to ignore her passion for cooking, she changed her profession to become a hardworking chef

She was born in Kanagawa Prefecture. Although her former profession was completely unrelated, she was unable to contain her interest in the restaurant industry and her passion for cooking, and became a chef. Her career as a chef began at [Soshu Torigin,] a restaurant that she had often come to ever since she was a child, and a place that she felt had delicious food. She studies hard on a daily basis in order to create food that brings joy to customers. She now serves kushiyaki (grilled skewers) that have been grilled to juicy perfection.

瀬戸 清乃Kiyono Seto

Sakanaya Oaji

サカナヤ オアジ

  • Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
  • Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Beer / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake

荒井 拓也ARAI TAKUYA

The Chef's Recommendations

The hometown taste of Toyama that you can enjoy in Shimbashi

I was born on 21 July 1976 in Toyama prefecture. I have accumulated 20 years of experience as a chef focused on Japanese cuisine. In July of 2013, I became the head chef of the newly opened "Shusaiya Oaji Shimbashi", where I work today.

荒井 拓也ARAI TAKUYA

Seto Sushi Kappo AKISARYO

瀬戸寿司割烹 安芸茶寮

  • Namikidori/Fukuromachi/Nakamachi, Hiroshima
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

井上 洋Hiroshi Inoue

The Chef's Recommendations

A chef, trained exclusively in the field of Japanese cuisine, offers Japanese cuisine bringing out the original savory taste of the ingredients to their maximum

Mr. Hiroshi Inoue was born in 1965 in Hiroshima prefecture. Being inspired by his parents who operate a restaurant, he naturally entered the cooking field. After graduating from high school, he entered Hirokoshi, LTD. to start his career as a chef. After working there for approximately 17 years, and at an another restaurant as the master chef for approximately 2 years, he went independent to open his own restaurant 7 years ago. Then he helped to open [Akisaryo], as its first head chef was his master. After succeeding his master chef position, currently he works hard to offer fresh, savory, and beautifully-arranged dishes, while creating a comfortable atmosphere. 

井上 洋Hiroshi Inoue

Ariran Beppu

亜李蘭 別府店

  • Beppu, Oita
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle)

港 船太郎MINATO SENTARO

Raised in the world of cuisine with his father and grandfather before the cutting board

Raised from birth in an environment with chefs nearby, he had vague images of being a chef in the future for as long he can remember, but it was being invited to his grandfather's Japanese restaurant that started him on the road. Afterwards, he accumulated experience in Japan and thus came to where he is now.

港 船太郎MINATO SENTARO

la rencontre

ラ・ランコントル

  • Nagano, Nagano
  • French,Italian/French / French

瀬下 努Tsutomu Seshimo

He wants to spread the local ingredients of Nagano, a treasure box of ingredients.

He was born in 1977 in Nagano prefecture. After graduating from high school, he entered a culinary school, then trained at [HOTEL DE MIKUNI] for 12 years. He also worked as the master chef at [Izu Auberge arcana izu] and [Yakushima sankara hotel & spa]. In December 2016, he went independent and opened [la rencontre]. He wants to spread the local ingredients of Nagano, a treasure box of ingredients.

瀬下 努Tsutomu Seshimo

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

猪股 善人Yoshito Inomata

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

BERNARD

ベルナール

  • Omicho Market, Ishikawa
  • French,Italian/French / French

牛山 隆之Takayuki Ushiyama

He does not want to have any specialties, but rather keep new recipes expressing [now]. 

He was born in 1977 in Kanazawa city. He was interested in cooking since he was very young, and was already treating his friends with his dishes in his elementary school days. He learned cooking at the TSUJI Culinary Institute in Osaka and France, then accumulated experience in a French restaurant in Kanazawa. At the age of 28, he went to France again to accumulate further experience at a French restaurant with the stars in Jurancon in southwest France, then returned to Japan and opened the current restaurant in 2009. He has kept offering exquisite seasonal dishes which can be enjoyed only in that season of that year. His wholehearted dishes have been highly received, and his restaurant acquired the stars in 2016. 

牛山 隆之Takayuki Ushiyama

Gion Sato

ぎおん 佐藤

  • Gion, Kyoto
  • Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Cookshop

佐藤龍幸Tatsuyuki Sato

The Chef's Recommendations

Chef Tatsuyuki Sato's experience at sushi counters in Japanese restaurants and hotels has blossomed into his “sushi kappo" (a sushi bar with the chef and customers facing one another)

Born in 1964, a native of Kumamoto Prefecture. Tatsuyuki Sato began his career as a cook in a Japanese restaurant in Kyushu, afterwards polishing his skills at hotels and Japanese restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka. After 13 years of experience working at the sushi counter at Kyoto Hotel Okura, he went independent and opened Gion Sato. He emphasizes his “sushi kappo (sushi bar)” which leverages his own experiences, attracting quite a reputation. In February 2015, he relocated his store, which had become cramped, to the south side of Gion and reopened for business.

佐藤龍幸Tatsuyuki Sato

Teppanyaki Sanga

鉄板焼 山河

  • Nara, Nara
  • Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)

中川 千春Chiharu Nakagawa

She is a cheerful and active service staff at a hotel restaurant, making good use of her language abilities.

She was born in 1995 in Nara prefecture. After graduating from a university, she became a service staff at a restaurant. Though she was having fulfilling days, she decided to change jobs to make good use of the language abilities obtained at the university. In 2018, she entered [Teppanyaki Sanga]. Currently, she actively works as a hotel staff at [Piazza Hotel Nara] in the daytime, and as a restaurant service staff at night. She treats guests from all over the world with her original cheerful personality and sophisticated service skills obtained through her working experience at the hotel.

中川 千春Chiharu Nakagawa

Hikariya Nishi

ヒカリヤ ニシ

  • Matsumoto Station, Nagano
  • French,Italian/French / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine

田邉 真宏Masahiro Tanabe

The Chef's Recommendations

With broad insight gained from predecessors and renowned restaurants abroad, he continues to pioneer the world of cuisine

Born in 1975 in Tochigi Prefecture, he was inspired to become a chef by his grandmother, who lived in France. After graduating from the Ecole Culinaire Nationale, he trained under Kazunori Otowa at Auberge. He then honed his skills at renowned restaurants abroad. Currently, he serves as the executive chef of a group that also operates accommodations. In 2023, he received the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries "Cuisine Masters" Bronze Award for his contributions to regional food culture. He is dedicated to nature-inspired French cuisine, passing on producers' passion, and supporting food education and the next generation.

田邉 真宏Masahiro Tanabe

Nijo Kizuki

二條 葵月

  • Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Sushi / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

森本 彰Akira Morimoto

Loves being a chef as he can see happy faces of the guests close.

He was born in 1971 in Yamaguchi. As his parents ran a sushi restaurant, he used to help them since he was small. He decided to be a chef when seeing the guests enjoying sushi. After graduating from a cooking school in Osaka, he had training at a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto. Being recognized for his cooking skills, he was asked to work for their Tokyo branch and then later went back to Kyoto. In the end of July 2014, he opened [Nijo Kizuki] to create a relaxing space to enjoy a meal.

森本 彰Akira Morimoto

Sisiliya

Sisiliya

  • Kannai/Bashamichi, Kanagawa
  • Pasta/Pizza,Italian/French / Pizza

小笠原 敦OGASAWARA ATSUSHI

The Chef's Recommendations

Aiming for Japan's ultimate pizza instead of an Italian replica

He was born in Chiba prefecture in 1965. He was impressed by the Neapolitan pizza that he encountered by chance on a vacation, and decided to change to a pizza artisan. After that, one of his connections gave him a chance to go to the island of Sicily, and after returning to Japan in 2001, he opened "Sisiliya" in Yokohama. In order to create the ultimate pizza in Japan different from that in Italy, he adjusted everything from the flour and water to the temperature and humidity in a trial-and-error process. The current flavor is largely a result of self-learning from this repeated process. Subsequently, he also obtained the maestro qualification from the Associazione Pizzaiuoli Napoletani in Giappone.

小笠原 敦OGASAWARA ATSUSHI

Sushi Urayama Nihonbashi

鮨うら山 日本橋

  • Nihonbashi, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)

高地 裕二Yuji Takachi

Even though his career as a chef has advanced, Mr. Takachi continues to devote himself to improving his daily skills.

He was born in 1961 in Akita. His love of cooking led him to become a chef. Focusing on training in sushi and Japanese cuisine, he also studied Chinese and French cuisine and spread his cooking knowledge. While using the experience and knowledge he has accumulated so far, he now makes sushi at Sushi Urayama Nihonbashi.

高地 裕二Yuji Takachi

Asakusa Umaimon Azuma

浅草うまいもん あづま

  • Asakusa, Tokyo
  • Japanese,Japanese

染谷大樹Daiki Someya

Feel the depth of Asakusa's generosity and warm spirit. 

Mr. Daiki Someya was born in 1990 in Asakusa. He grew up watching his parents run their restaurant Asakusa Umaimon Azuma. After graduating from university, he worked in a hotel's food and beverage section in Tokyo for three years to accumulate experience, then started working for his parent's restaurant. Currently, he is working hard at the restaurant's front line while learning cooking skills from his father and other skillful chefs who have supported the restaurant. 

染谷大樹Daiki Someya

Shunsaiten Tsuchiya

旬彩天つちや

  • Esaka, Osaka
  • Japanese,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Wine

土阪 幸彦Yukihiko Tsuchisaka

The Chef's Recommendations

His culinary dreams were fueled by a chance encounter with a future mentor and beautifully crafted food

Born in Shiga Prefecture in 1971, Mr. Tsuchisaka found his passion for cooking after witnessing a sushi chef prepare a vivid display of handcrafted food. After enrolling in culinary school, he took on a part-time job and ended up meeting the chef who would prove to be a professional mentor throughout his career. From there he took on jobs at various restaurants that specialized in Japanese cuisine in order to learn all that he could. At age 27 he moved up to work as a head chef, and then 10 years after that at age 37 he set out on his own to open Shunsaiten Tsuchiya in the Esaka area of Osaka. Mr. Tsuchisaka prepares tempura (deep fried foods) with fresh, seasonal ingredients that are fried with perfect timing. He also devotes himself to providing his staff with exceptional training.

土阪 幸彦Yukihiko Tsuchisaka

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