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Sakanaya Uosei
さかなや魚清
- Numazu, Shizuoka
- Seafood,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab
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佐藤 晃成Terunari Sato
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Mr. Sato is a young third-generation, handling everything from fish selection to cooking, who has honed his skills on the sea.
He was born in 1989 in Shizuoka. After graduating high school, he entered a culinary school in the prefecture and obtained a cooking license. Learned the basics of Japanese cuisine in the kitchen of a ryokan (Japanese inn), then worked as a head chef on a large pelagic purse seiner for ten years. In 2023, he took over Sakanaya Uosei, which has been in business since his grandfather's generation.
佐藤 晃成Terunari Sato
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Installation Table ENSO L'asymetrie du calme
Installation Table ENSO L’asymetrie du calme
- Korinbo/Katamachi, Ishikawa
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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土井 誠Makoto Doi
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One-of-a-kind dishes combining Japanese and French elements in Kanazawa
Born in 1968 in Aichi, Doi started off his career in Japanese cuisine at the age of 20. He likes to delve deep into various aspects of cooking, such as ingredients, cooking techniques, serving dishes and decor, and trained in both Kansai and Kanto regions. He went on to work in the area of French cuisine, obtaining a job as a chef at a French restaurant in Ginza. He then worked as a chef for around 4 years in various countries, such as Switzerland, Scandinavia, and France, gaining knowledge on the local food. Upon returning to Japan, Doi opened his restaurant in Kanazawa, a region that offers the best in ingredients, producers, culture, and atmosphere. He dedicates himself to serving one-of-a-kind cuisine.
土井 誠Makoto Doi
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Kagayasuke Main Branch
本店加賀彌助
- Kanazawa Station, Ishikawa
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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西川 正次Masatsugu Nishikawa
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A veteran Kanazawa sushi chef who crafts his dishes with precision, all while engaging guests with polite conversation.
Born on February 1st, 1950 in Ishikawa Prefecture, at age 21 he went on to Kagayasuke Main Branch after training in Tokyo. He continued to fine-tune his sushi skills at this long-standing Kanazawa shop, where he delivers precise flavors along with pleasant conversation at the counter. Kanazawa is rich with foods from both the land and sea, which are displayed in expertly crafted signature dishes like "Tama," which is made with baked minced sweet shrimp, and his expertly prepared "Dashizuke Ikura," made with locally harvested salmon roe. Dishes like these have helped him garner a wide following of customers that stretch beyond his local prefecture.
西川 正次Masatsugu Nishikawa
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Tsukiji Otokomae Sushi
築地 男前鮓
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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林 高史Takashi Hayashi
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Mr. Takashi Hayashi became a sushi chef as his family run a sushi restaurant.
He grew up wanting to be a sushi chef because his family was running a sushi restaurant. After graduating school, he entered the world of sushi. He accumulated knowledge and skills, then became the head chef of the first-ever "standing sushi bar".
林 高史Takashi Hayashi
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Kasho Hanakikyo Nagoya Nohgakudo hōsa Branch
菓匠 花桔梗 名古屋能楽堂 蓬左 hosa 店
- Marunouchi, Aichi
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) / Coffee / Japanese Tea
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伊藤 誠敏Masatoshi Ito
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Born into a family of Japanese confectioners for generations, following the path of Wagashi.
Mr. Ito was born in 1978 in Aichi. As his family owned a traditional Japanese confectionery shop, he grew up watching his grandfather and father, both confectioners and naturally aspired to follow in their footsteps. Trained at "Chou" in Nagoya and opened his own confectionery shop, Kasho Hanakikyo Nagoya Nohgakudo hōsa Branch. Located on the first floor of the Nagoya Noh Theater, where Noh and Kyogen plays are performed, the shop gained popularity as a place to enjoy traditional wagashi after experiencing Japanese culture.
伊藤 誠敏Masatoshi Ito
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Oku Sushi and Kushiage
奧 寿しと串揚げ
- Nishiki-sanchome, Aichi
- Sushi,Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sushi / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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奥山 晃堂Kodo Okuyama
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Serving the finest sushi and seafood dishes with the cooking skills and ability to discern the best ingredients from his tuna wholesale business.
Mr. Okuyama was born in 1990 in Aichi. The restaurant head of Oku Sushi and Kushiage. While staying overseas to study art, he rediscovered the charms of Japanese food and was especially attracted to the depth of sushi and tuna. After returning to Japan, he worked at marine product companies in Nagoya and Kumamoto. While learning to judge and handle fresh fish, he polished his sushi and Japanese food skills. In 2012, he struck out on his own by opening a tuna restaurant. He also established a wholesaling company for tuna and worked on various tasks, from ingredients procurement and serving food. As a culmination of his hard work, he opened his current restaurant in April 2023. He works hard daily with his younger brother, who is also a chef, to provide excellent cooking and customer service.
奥山 晃堂Kodo Okuyama
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APA HOTEL [Kanazawa Ekimae] Arcen Ciel
アパホテル〈金沢駅前〉アルカンシェール
- Kanazawa Station, Ishikawa
- Italian,Italian/French / General / French / Italian
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松木 知生Tomoo Matsuki
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He cooks the blessings from Hokuriku into French cuisine to see the happy faces of the guests.
He was born in 1968 in Toyama prefecture. He entered the cooking field as he liked cooking, but started wanting to see the happy faces of the guests more and more. After working actively at a bridal-related guest house, he entered [APA HOTEL Kanazawa Ekimae Arcen Ciel in December 2018. Currently, he gives flexible service to offer a fun moment to the guests.
松木 知生Tomoo Matsuki
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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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石垣 毅 Takashi Ishigaki
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Mr. Ishigaki is a chef who utilizes his overseas experience while maintaining meticulous hospitality.
He was born in 1974 in Fukuoka. Grew up watching his father, who was a chef. After joining a company specializing in Japanese cuisine, he worked in domestic branches and overseas establishments in places like Guam and Hong Kong. He learned English and Cantonese among local staff to give instructions as a manager. Even today, smooth communication is possible for ordering and daily conversation. In 2022, he joined Unagi Ryori Sandaime Unatou Nakagawa Main Branch Established in Showa 44 (1969). As a manager and cook, he organizes the restaurant.
石垣 毅 Takashi Ishigaki
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HIDATAKAYAMA MEAT
飛騨高山ミート
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Hamburger Steak / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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村田 愛乃Yoshino Murata
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Through her dishes, Ms. Murata aims to deliver smiles to her guests.
She was born in 1999 in Gifu. Started her career as a chef at an Italian restaurant in the prefecture. After working at a Japanese restaurant and a café, she is currently working as a kitchen staff at HIDATAKAYAMA MEAT. She aims every day to provide a menu that satisfies both the heart and the stomach so that she can bring a smile to her customers through cuisine.
村田 愛乃Yoshino Murata
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Hibi Sakanazuki Toboku
日々魚数寄 東木
- Higashi Chaya District, Ishikawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Cookshop
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東木 宏憲Hironori Toboku
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His dishes reflect a long and diverse history of cooking professionally across the country.
He was born in 1982 in Ishikawa Prefecture. During his time in high school, he took on a part-time job at a yakitori (grilled chicken) restaurant, and the food there delighted him so much that he decided to enter culinary school after his high school graduation. After that, he went on to develop his skills at a traditional Japanese restaurant in Kanazawa and a Japanese-style inn in Kyoto, as well as a Kaiseki (course meal) restaurant in Kagurazaka and a Japanese restaurant in Ginza called Uchiyama. He also spent time in Italy working at Japanese restaurants there. After he returned to Japan, he set out on his own to take his current position. He is also a certified sommelier and sake (Japanese alcohol) master.
東木 宏憲Hironori Toboku
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Chatei
茶亭
- Gotenba/Susono, Shizuoka
- Chinese,Chinese / Szechuan / General / Chinese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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嘉手納 亮Ryo Kadena
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A chef who creates uncompromising dishes with a bold yet delicate sensibility.
Mr. Kadena was born in 1981 and is a native of Okinawa. When he was in high school, he started working part time at a French restaurant in Yokohama and was awakened to the charms of cuisine. After graduating, he studied French cuisine and banquet cuisine at the Ritz-Carlton and Grand Hyatt Tokyo. As chef at Chatei, he dives headfirst into the world of modern Chinese, which is a new genre. He shows his skills every day with his delicious cuisine. With his belief in working diligently every day to make Chatei more widely known, he continues to pursue ingenious cuisine.
嘉手納 亮Ryo Kadena
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Hidatakayama Hidagyu Hidakisetsuryori Sakana
飛騨高山 飛騨牛 飛騨季節料理 肴
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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今井 速雄Hayao Imai
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A desire to convey the splendor that the seasonal ingredients found in Hida's wilderness have to as many people as possible.
Spring brings budding "fragrant wild plants", summer provides "natural river fish from clear waters", and "a harvest of wild mushrooms" pop up in fall. In winter, he expertly prepares what he calls "truly delicious wild game" for his customers to cook. In order to acquire these seasonal ingredients, the chef makes an effort to personally travel to the mountains and rivers for the sake of maintaining the traditional practice of "self provision." Through his cooking, he hopes that customers who visit the restaurant will come to appreciate the splendor that comes from Hida's wilderness.
今井 速雄Hayao Imai
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SUSHIGEN
すし験
- Marunouchi, Aichi
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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秋枝 泰祐Hiromasa Akieda
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Crafting a perfect experience for each day's guests.
Mr. Hiromasa Akieda was born in 1970 in Aichi Prefecture and started in the restaurant business at the age of 20. He has worked in Nagoya, Aichi, focusing his studies on Japanese food, and became familiar with a variety of ingredients. He currently manages [SUSHIGEN], where he carefully chooses the perfect ingredients and sake for each day's guests, serving a blissful experience over the counter.
秋枝 泰祐Hiromasa Akieda
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MATSUKIUSHI
松喜うし
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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清水 和也Kazuya Shimizu
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Compliments during elementary school turned him into a chef for life.
Mr. Shimizu was born in 1970 in Gifu Prefecture. He cooked his first meal when he was in elementary school, and that's when he knew he'd become a chef. He was so glad to hear his family's appreciation that he decided that was what he wanted to do as an adult. He graduated at a professional cooking school at 16, and then he's worked for about 30 years at [Hida Hotel Plaza]. Now, he's using his abilities at [MATSUKIUSHI].
清水 和也Kazuya Shimizu
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Honmachi Saryo
本町茶寮
- Inuyama, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / Local Japanese Cuisine / Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) / Soft Ice Cream
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久世 高裕Takahiro Kuze
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Mr. Takahiro Kuze has worked in the food service to boost the local tourism economy.
He was born 1981 in Aichi Prefecture. In an effort to liven up his city, Mr. Kuze started setting up his own food stall at events such as the Inuyama Festival, and was able to learn practical restaurant management and service skills from on-the-ground experience. In 2014, he opened [Honmachi Saryo] with the conviction that an effort to boost the tourism economy shouldn't be based on tax incentives. The tea house has created a photo-worthy menu, focusing on dengaku (grilled miso skewers), which is gaining popularity as an affordable yet delicious treat of Inuyama.
久世 高裕Takahiro Kuze
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tawara
tawara
- Korinbo/Katamachi, Ishikawa
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Wine
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俵 徹也Tetsuya Tawara
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Based on his experiences and passion in Kyoto and France, Mr. Tawara creates a gentle fusion of Japanese and French cuisines.
He was born in 1974 in Ishikawa. Inspired by a love for making things, he started his career as a chef. After honing his skills in Japanese cuisine at a restaurant in Kanazawa for three years, he moved to France. He gained experience for a total of three years at renowned restaurants in Provence and Perigord. After returning to Japan, he worked at Gion Okumura, a Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)-style French restaurant in Kyoto, for four and a half years, where he further developed his skills in the fusion of Japanese and French cuisine. In 2012, he returned to his hometown, Kanazawa, and founded tawara. His creative and gentle cuisine, born from his experience in Kanazawa, France, and Kyoto, attracts food lovers inside and outside the prefecture.
俵 徹也Tetsuya Tawara
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Nikuya Setsugekka NAGOYA
肉屋雪月花NAGOYA
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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田中 覚 Satoru Tanaka
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To provide the ultimate taste, Mr. Tanaka challenges himself as a "meat master" devoting his life.
He was born in 1967 in Gifu. As the eldest son of a family where his grandfather was a cattleman and horse dealer, and his father ran a butcher shop, he has held a knife and handled meat since he was 10. Since a young age, he dreamed of opening a restaurant, and at 25, he opened a yakiniku (Japanese barbecue) restaurant. His unique menu composition and store design gained attention, leading him to expand his meat-focused restaurants to 18 locations in Tokyo, Nagoya, Gifu, and Shiga. In particular, his restaurant Nikuya Setsugekka in Nagoya was featured in the "Michelin Guide Aichi, Gifu, Mie 2019 Special Edition". The restaurant has also received consecutive awards from the Tabelog Awards and gained popularity.
田中 覚 Satoru Tanaka
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shirohacha koshitsu annex
四六八ちゃ個室別館
- Toyama Station, Toyama
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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河上 卓博Takuhiro Kawakami
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Mr. Kawakami believes that the word "delicious" is fundamental for chefs and businesses.
He was born in 1975 in Toyama. His love of food since childhood led him into a cooking career. In Toyama, blessed with food, he was trained at two restaurants, including a Japanese kappo cuisine restaurant, then became independent. In February 2020, he opened a new restaurant [shirohacha koshitsu annex] as a manager. He has been paying special attention to the delicate balance of Japanese cuisine and the needs of guests while polishing his skills. He says the fundamental thing to being a chef is to hear the words "delicious" and "would like to come back," and that is a motto for running a business.
河上 卓博Takuhiro Kawakami
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Nagoya Kochin Oyakodon Tori Shimizu
名古屋コーチン親子丼 酉しみず
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / Nagoya Cochin (chicken) / Oyakodon (chicken and egg bowl) / Donburi (rice bowl)
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西川 英一Eiichi Nishikawa
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The word [delicious] becomes our energy. A chef that lays importance in the customer
He was born on November 19, 1978 in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. From the experience of hearing [delicious] and [thank you] he wanted to please more people and pursued a career in the world of cooking. After he specialized in studying Japanese cuuisine at [Mandokoro Nishikawaya], he came to [Tori Shimizu] in 2016.
西川 英一Eiichi Nishikawa
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Maruya Honten Meieki Branch
まるや本店 名駅店
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Unagi (eel) / General
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安仁屋 啓泰Keitai Aniya
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Mr. Aniya has honed his skills dedicated to cooking and continues to pursue the real essence of Japanese cuisine.
Interested in cooking, he joined "Maruya Honten" from Okinawa upon graduation from high school and learned the basics of Japanese cuisine. While gaining experience at each branch, he has worked to become an eel chef and is now actively mentoring junior chefs. With many years of experience, he always works hard to further satisfy his customers.
安仁屋 啓泰Keitai Aniya
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