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Unagi Ryouri Unawa Izumi
うなぎ料理うな和泉
- Shin-Sakae/Higashisakura/Izumi, Aichi
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)
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加藤 晴久Haruhisa Kato
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Challenging the world of eel cuisine with a new heart as a chef.
Mr. Kato was born in 1971 in Hokkaido. After graduating high school, he entered Tsuji Culinary Institute Osaka with a deep passion for cooking. Then, he trained at a restaurant in Kurashiki through the introduction of Mr. Tamura, the executive chef of Japanese cuisine at Hotel New Otani Osaka. At Foresta Hills in Toyota City, he met Mr. Mizogami, whom he looks up to as his mentor. After working at Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel for 19 years, he moved to Unawa Izumi in August 2023. He currently serves as the restaurant's manager.
加藤 晴久Haruhisa Kato
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Irifune Ito-ekimae Branch
入船伊東駅前店
- Ito/Shimoda, Shizuoka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Donburi (rice bowl)
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金井 克彦Katsuhiko Kanai
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Pursuing sushi for 30 years.
Mr. Kanai was born in 1970 in Chiba. He trained for four years at a sushi restaurant in Aomori Prefecture and two years at a sushi restaurant in Miyagi Prefecture. Then, he entered his current restaurant, Irifune. As a sushi chef at the branch for 19 years, he has served delicious fish daily.
金井 克彦Katsuhiko Kanai
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Steak House Kanai Omuro-Kogen Branch
ステーキハウス金井 大室高原店
- Ito/Shimoda, Shizuoka
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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金井このみKonomi Kanai
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Ms. Kanai brings her experience at a Sushi restaurant to Teppanyaki.
She gained ten years of training and experience in service and cooking at Sushi Irifune in Ito, Shizuoka. Later, she studied Teppanyaki and Western cuisine at Steak House Kanai Omuro-Kogen Branch. Her experience at the sushi restaurant has earned a reputation for her steaks and meat sushi, which are served with Amagi Wasabi from Amagi, Shizuoka Prefecture.
金井このみKonomi Kanai
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Wine Lounge & Restaurant Cepages
Wine Lounge & Restaurant Cepages
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / Whisky
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Agu-buta-shabu Izakaya Hakuryu Nishiki
あぐー豚しゃぶ居酒屋 はくりゅう 錦
- Nishiki-sanchome, Aichi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Okinawa Soba (noodles) / Okinawa Cuisine
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杉崎 栄二Eiji Sugisaki
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Mr. Sugisaki is a professional chef who continues to carefully express Japanese traditions with a quietly burning passion.
He was born in 1970 in Gifu. Although he chose the path of a chef on the advice of a relative, he was drawn to it and pursued a career in Japanese cuisine. After training at a famous restaurant in Kyoto, he honed his skills and sensibility while working as a chef at numerous restaurants. His experience and solid skills were highly evaluated, and he became the head chef at Agu-buta-shabu Izakaya Hakuryu Nishiki. He is an artisan chef who carefully prepares each dish in a quiet manner. His hands produce superb cuisine, a harmony of Japanese tradition and modern sensibilities.
杉崎 栄二Eiji Sugisaki
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Binchotan Steak Ro Sakai
備長炭ステーキ炉sakai
- Yabacho/Osu/Kamimaezu/Tsurumai, Aichi
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Steak / Wine
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上田 徹也Tetsuya Ueda
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Mr. Ueda thinks of his guests and delivers moments of joy.
He was born in 1973 in Aichi. After working part-time as a student, he chose to become a chef. He is currently working as a chef at Sakai, which inspired him to pursue a career in food and beverage. He coordinates excellent courses, which are derived from the selected ingredients of each day, to suit each guest without being restricted by the menu. Creating a restaurant where customers can enjoy more than just eating is important to him.
上田 徹也Tetsuya Ueda
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HILLS CLUB
HILLS CLUB
- Marunouchi, Aichi
- Creative,Sosaku (creative) / General / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Steak
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武田 茂雄Shigeo Takeda
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Received the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Award and the Aichi Excellent Skilled Worker Award, "Master Craftsman of Aichi."
Head Chef of HILLS CLUB ANNEX SHIKIBUAN. Special Guest Lecturer at Aichi Cooking College. Practical Skills Instructor for Aichi Prefecture's Fugu (blowfish) Handling Examination.
武田 茂雄Shigeo Takeda
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Niku to Sakana no Kyomachi Koshitsu Konjakumonogatari Sakae Branch
肉ト魚ノ京町個室 今昔物語 栄店
- Sakae, Aichi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sushi / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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伊藤 祥大Yoshihiro Ito
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Mr. Ito's extensive experience and solid skills are the foundation of the restaurant's flavor.
He was born in 1982 in Aichi. From a young age, he had a strong interest in making things and good food and chose to become a chef. At 25, he entered the Konjaku Monogatari Sakae Branch as an apprentice. After 12 years of rigorous training, he was promoted to sous chef at 32. Since then, he has continued to gain experience and skills and now boasts a career of more than 17 years as the head of the culinary department.
伊藤 祥大Yoshihiro Ito
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KAKA
華々-KAKA-
- Hamamatsu Station, Shizuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Local Sake
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渡瀬 正之Masayuki Watase
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Mr. Watase fascinates his guests with a wide variety of Japanese and Western dishes produced by his extensive experience in Japanese cuisine and sushi.
He was born in 1974 in Shizuoka. The owner of KAKA. Through the experience of enjoying seasonal vegetables and sake, he felt the great pleasure of dining out and entered the culinary field. After training at a Japanese restaurant in Hamamatsu City, he gained experience at a Sushi restaurant. After further honing his skills at a Sushi kappo restaurant, he worked as the head chef at Enshu Hamanoya, a Japanese restaurant in Hamamatsu Station. In 2009, he opened his current restaurant and became independent. In 2019, he relocated to Zaza City Hamamatsu to welcome a wider range of guests. In addition to local customers, he also entertains domestic and international travelers with seasonal delicacies.
渡瀬 正之Masayuki Watase
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Unagi Ryori Sandaime Unatou Nakagawa Main Branch
うなぎ料理三代目うな東 中川本店 昭和四十四年創業
- Kanayama/Atsuta-ku/Nakagawa-ku, Aichi
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Sake
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三浦 星一Seiichi Miura
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Continuing to uphold the commitment to eels inherited from his predecessor
Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1974, Mr.Miura grew up watching the back of his father, who was a fish dealer in their family business. He took a job in general administration but could not give up his path to becoming a fish cook and quit. In 2001, he honed his skills at a Japanese restaurant focused on fish dishes, and made up his mind to fulfil his childhood dream of becoming an eel shop. For twenty years as the grill master of the predecessor "Una Higashi", he mastered the traditional grilling and taste, and he is organizing the store as the chef and manager of Unagi Ryori Sandaime Unatou Nakagawa Main Branch.
三浦 星一Seiichi Miura
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Sushi Sukiyaki Akamechan
寿し・すき焼き あかめちゃん
- Kanazawa Station, Ishikawa
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Sake
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清水 義男Yoshio Shimizu
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A father and daughter take on a new challenge.
For more than 50 years, Mr. Shimizu has been making sushi at Akame Sushi, which has been loved by locals and tourists in front of Kanazawa Station. Responding to the voices of guests who want to drink in a relaxed atmosphere, enjoy meat dishes as well as fish, and relax with loved ones, he opened Sushi Sukiyaki Akamechan on March 1, 2023. He is trying out his new dream by teaming up with his daughter, who is challenging herself in the restaurant business from a different industry, hoping to cheer up people of her generation.
清水 義男Yoshio Shimizu
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LOW-NON-BAR #RTS
LOW-NON-BAR #RTS
- Karuizawa, Nagano
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / Whisky / Cocktail / Spirits
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宮澤 英治Eiji Miyazawa
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Providing a BAR where both drinkers and non-drinkers can enjoy a fascinating cocktail.
Mr. Miyazawa was born in 1977 in Tokyo. He became fascinated with bartending at his part-time job as a college student and aspired to become a bartender. In 2003, he won the top prize in the Suntory Cocktail Award category, and in 2005 and 2007, he was a prize winner. In 2009, he won the Healing Cherry Cocktail Competition World Championship. Then, in 2010, he opened Bar Orchard Night in Awaji-cho, Kanda. In 2012, he established Orchard Night Inc. As of 2024, he manages 10 bars and is also working to promote non-alcoholic cocktails.
宮澤 英治Eiji Miyazawa
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Maruya Honten Chubu Centrair International Airport Branch
まるや本店 中部国際空港店
- Tokoname/Chita, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Unagi (eel) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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坂本 恵利Eri Sakamoto
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Ms. Sakamaoto is dedicated to cooking, constantly honing her skills, and pursuing the essence of Japanese cuisine.
From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and after graduating from high school, she joined Maruya Honten. While learning the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine, she aimed to become an Unagi chef. She gained experience at most locations and became the head chef at the JR Nagoya Station branch. Leveraging her years of experience, she strives every day to further satisfy her guests.
坂本 恵利Eri Sakamoto
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Pizza Verde Matsumoto
Pizza Verde Matsumoto
- Matsumoto Station, Nagano
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pizza / Neapolitan Pizza
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五味 靖夫Yasuo Gomi
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All of the experiences Mr. Gomi went through with pizza have led him to where he is today.
He was born in 1968 in Nagano. Initially, he worked as a pizza delivery staff member. Still, he was impressed by Neapolitan pizza made by professional pizza chefs in Italy and decided to be a pizza chef. After training, he has become one of the world's most respected pizza chef. Later, he honed his skills at specialty stores in Japan and also experienced mobile sales to connect with the needs of different regions. In 2015, he opened Pizza Verde Matsumoto as the culmination of his work. His whole experience with pizza has led him to become who he is today.
五味 靖夫Yasuo Gomi
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Horutanya Sakae Branch
ほるたん屋 栄店
- Sakae, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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榊間 周平Shuhei Sakakima
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Mr. Sakakima offers impressive dishes with the miracle of local ingredients. The taste of Gifu captivates the world.
Mr. Sakakima was born in 1988 in Tokyo. While living in Tokyo, he visited Gifu and decided to pursue a career in food after having a meal at Amiyaki-tei. After that, he moved to Gifu and trained at Amiyaki-tei, which he longed for. In 2019, he started a new challenge at Horutanya. In 2023, he moved to the current restaurant, Horutanya Sakae Branch, managing the restaurant as a restaurant manager.
榊間 周平Shuhei Sakakima
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Cocktail Works Karuizawa
COCKTAIL WORKS 軽井沢
- Karuizawa, Nagano
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / Whisky / Italian / Cocktail
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茂澄 仁Hitoshi Mozumi
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Mr. Mozumi is a bartender and chef who handles flexible cocktail menus.
He was born in 1974 in Nagano. His career as a bartender is over 30 years. A certified Master Bartender by the Hotel Barmen's Association, Japan (HBA). Finalist of the 32nd & 33rd HBA Original Cocktail Competition and Suntory The Cocktail Award 2023. He believes that cocktails are all about balance.
茂澄 仁Hitoshi Mozumi
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Amiyakitei Sakae Branch
あみやき亭 栄店
- Sakae, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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都竹 明Akira Tsutake
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To have customers keep coming back to the restaurant.
Mr. Tsutake was born in 1971 in Aichi. After graduating high school, he worked in the manufacturing industry for two years. At age 20, he changed his career to the restaurant industry because he wanted to work interacting with people. He experienced the joys and difficulties of serving customers in the restaurant business. In 2010, he decided to join Amiyakitei after being impressed by its delicious food and customer service. In his fifth year with the company, he experienced the launch of a new restaurant. He was then appointed to a newly opened Sakae branch in 2020. Aiming to be a restaurant where even first-time customers can enjoy delicious food and service and say, "I'll definitely visit again."
都竹 明Akira Tsutake
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Hidagyu Sukiyaki Nakabashi Wakachiya
飛騨牛すきやき 中橋 わかちや
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Sake
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山田 裕紀Yuuki Yamada
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After working in various genres, Mr. Yamada's challenge is to promote the appealing food and culture of his hometown.
He was born in 1990 in Gifu. His career in the restaurant industry began at an Italian restaurant in Nagoya. From the age of 21, he took on a managerial position. From age 25, he worked as a head chef at a dining bar and bistro in Nagoya. After that, he returned to his hometown and once left the restaurant industry, but returned to it again at the age of 32 when Stake Creation Company started up its restaurant division. In 2024, Hidagyu Sukiyaki Nakabashi Wakachiya opened. He is now promoting the fascinating food and culture of his hometown.
山田 裕紀Yuuki Yamada
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Bar KatsuHaru Karuizawa
Bar 勝治 -Bar KatsuHaru Karuizawa-
- Karuizawa, Nagano
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / Cocktail / Whisky / Spirits
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宮澤 英治Eiji Miyazawa
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Mr. Miyazawa offers a blissful cup of sake in an extraordinary, high-quality space where one can relax from the bottom of one's heart.
He was born in 1977 in Tokyo. He became fascinated with bartending at his part-time job as a college student and aspired to become a bartender. In 2003, he won the top prize in the Suntory Cocktail Award category, and in 2005 and 2007, he was a prize winner. In 2009, he won the Healing Cherry Cocktail Competition World Championship. Then, in 2010, he opened Bar Orchard Night in Awaji-cho, Kanda. In 2012, he established Orchard Night Inc. As of 2024, he manages 10 bars and is also working to promote non-alcoholic cocktails.
宮澤 英治Eiji Miyazawa
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Restaurant BudoonoMori Les Tonnelles
レストランぶどうの森 レ・トネル
- Uchinada/Kanaiwa, Ishikawa
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / Soup
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Marco SantoscoyMarco Santoscoy
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Mr. Santoscoy pursues a new French cuisine style by weaving his ideas into Japanese ingredients.
He was born in 1992 in Guanajuato, Mexico. After studying the basics of French and other cuisines in Argentina, he moved to the United States. While gaining experience at Napa Valley and Scottsdale restaurants, he became familiar with traditional Japanese crafts such as Japanese kitchen knives and Noh masks. In 2016, he moved to Japan because he wanted to "see Japan with his own eyes, where many things he feels his sensitivity sympathizes with." Enchanted by abundant food, beautiful nature, and warm-hearted people, he relocated to Ishikawa.
Marco SantoscoyMarco Santoscoy
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