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Sushi Mahoroba 寿司まほろば Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sake

村上　勝浩Katsuhiro Murakami

Master of sushi and traditional Japanese cuisine. Renowned for expert sushi making and refined hospitality.

Mr. Murakami was born in 1961 in Shiga and is the head chef of Sushi Mahoroba. He began his culinary career at a Japanese restaurant in Shiga, where he honed his skills in Japanese cuisine before moving on to sushi. Following his studies at sushi restaurants in Shiga, Kyoto, and Tokyo, he learned the techniques and taste of Edo-mae sushi at a famous sushi restaurant in Tokyo. Then, he moved to Osaka, the capital of food, and worked at a sushi restaurant in the Minami district. Recognized for his talent, he assumed his current position when the restaurant opened in September 2023. He serves guests from Japan and abroad with his experience and skill regarding ingredients from various regions of Japan, as well as his friendly and warm hospitality.

村上　勝浩Katsuhiro Murakami

Miyazaki Ozaki Beef Washoku Teppanyaki Gin Umeda Hilton Plaza West 宮崎尾崎牛和食鉄板焼き吟梅田ヒルトンプラザウエスト Nishi-Umeda, Osaka Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak

樋口　芳也Yoshiya Higuchi

Mr. Higuchi finds true pleasure and purpose in working as a chef.

He was born in 1981 in Ehime. From childhood, he was good with his hands and liked to make things, so cooking was one of the pleasures he enjoyed serving his family. After graduating from Tsuji Gakuen Cooking & Confectionery College, he became interested in Italian food and began working at restaurants in Osaka. Later, he moved to his current company, which operates a wide range of restaurants. He started out at the meat restaurant Gin and transferred to the Teppanyaki Gin Umeda Hilton Plaza West when it was opened.

樋口　芳也Yoshiya Higuchi

Kawachi Kamo-ryori Kamosho 河内鴨料理　鴨匠 Kita-Shinchi, Osaka Japanese,Japanese / General / Duck / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood

津村　佳彦Yoshihiko Tsumura

Mr. Tsumura has always led the industry as the 5th generation of Tsumura Honten, a pioneer in the duck business.

In 1870, Tsumura Honten was founded in Matsubara-shi, Osaka, as a business specializing in duck hatching. In 1983, Tsumura established an integrated production system from hatching to breeding and butchering, and in 2001, the company branded its duck production as "Kawachi Duck." Mr. Tsumura became chairman of the Osaka Prefecture Livestock Breeders' Association Challenge Group in 2012, further strengthening his presence in the industry. The ducks were used as an ingredient at the G20 Osaka Summit in 2019. He has continued to take on new challenges, including introducing frozen vending machines and completing a newly equipped chicken coop in 2022.

津村　佳彦Yoshihiko Tsumura

Gion Kankanderi Rei 祇園かんかんでり麗 Gion, Kyoto Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Korean

細見　哲朗Tetsuro Hosomi

A chef with 30 years of experience in Japanese cuisine devotes himself to the taste and beauty of Kyoto ingredients.

For more than 30 years, Mr. Hosomi has been dedicated to cooking, focusing on Japanese food, which is also a part of Japanese culture. In November 2021, he opened an innovative new restaurant, "Gion Kankanderi Rei," by fusing the techniques he has cultivated in "Japanese cuisine," "Korean cuisine," and "Teppanyaki." Connecting the two ancient capitals of Kyoto, Japan, and Gyeongju, Korea, the restaurant is known for its creative cuisine that brings innovative cuisine more familiar to diners.

細見　哲朗Tetsuro Hosomi

Wine to Washoku Mikuri ワインと和食　みくり Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kyoto Cuisine / Wine

西　正希Masaki Nishi

Mr. Nishi offers a blissful moment with the exquisite marriage of wine and Japanese food.

He was born in 1975 in Mie. Having loved cooking since childhood, he naturally aspired to become a chef. After graduating high school, he began training at a famous kaiseki restaurant in Kobe. He developed his skills for 14 years, then further honed his skills at a Michelin-starred ryotei restaurant in Mie. After that, he worked as a head chef at Gion Tsudaro in Kyoto. In 2022, he became the head chef of Mikuri. Every day, he devotes himself to creating a marriage of wine and Japanese cuisine that satisfies his own senses.

西　正希Masaki Nishi

HONMACHI Tonteki x Showa Horumon Yakiniku Tenguya HONMACHI豚テキ×昭和ホルモン焼肉てんぐ屋 Honmachi/Sakaisujihonmachi, Osaka Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Japanese Beef Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)

グエンバンクアンNguyen Van Quang

Mr. Quang is a young veteran chef who has supported the kitchens of many restaurants, including Tenguya.

He was born in 1993 in Vietnam. In his early 20s, he began his career as a restaurant staff in Japan. After gaining experience in several restaurants, he joined his current company. He has supported Tenguya and other affiliated restaurants as a kitchen staff. By experiencing different menu genres, he has honed his knowledge and skills as a chef. Currently, he is working as a chef at HONMACHI Tonteki x Showa Horumon Yakiniku Tenguya.

グエンバンクアンNguyen Van Quang

SAI.teppan SAI.teppan Kuwana, Mie Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Wine

酒井　美歌子Mikako Sakai

Aiming to be a chef whose dishes leave an unforgettable impression.

Ms. Mikako Sakai is a chef who devotes her skills and heart to making her dishes come to mind when people think of 'what to eat.' SAI.teppan is a teppanyaki restaurant specializing in premium Japanese Black beef and fresh vegetables prepared right before guests. It is well-maintained, and the hospitality of the staff warmly welcomes visitors. She respects the appropriate distance from others and provides a comfortable and pleasant dining experience. The attention to detail from a woman's point of view is an element that enhances the deliciousness of the dishes.

酒井　美歌子Mikako Sakai

Osaka Cocktail Library Akashic Records Osaka Cocktail Library Akashic Records Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / European / Middle Eastern/Arab / Others

濵口　貴志Takashi Hamaguchi

Mr. Hamaguchi deftly manipulates bottles and glasses as he envisions them.

Because he likes to drink, Mr. Hamaguchi went to bars and learned about bartenders. He was inspired by the smart manner in which bartenders handle the process, from making drinks to serving them to guests, and thought he wanted to become a bartender. After gaining experience, he opened his own bar. Osaka Cocktail Library Akashic Records opened in June 2022 and is his third bar.

濵口　貴志Takashi Hamaguchi

Unagidokoro Umami うなぎ処　美味美 Tenmabashi, Osaka Unagi (eel),Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl) / Sake

森本　優子Yuko Morimoto

Adding color to special days of tourism and small everyday luxuries.

Ms. Morimoto was born in Osaka. Experienced sushi restaurant in Tezukayama, Abeno, in Osaka City for 5 years. As a hall staff member at the restaurant, which also serves kaiseki cuisine, she has watched over people's precious dining moments. She now works as the manager at Unagidokoro Umami. In a space where guests can enjoy a meal with history and culture, she provides color to special occasions for tourists and small luxuries for local people in their daily lives.

森本　優子Yuko Morimoto

Syokudoen Soemon-cho Main Branch 食道園宗右衛門町本店 Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak

黒木　幸喜Kouki Kuroki

Mr. Kuroki continues to challenge the fusion of tradition and innovation in the birthplace of yakiniku.

He was born in 1967 in Miyazaki. After graduating high school, he joined Shokudoen Co., Ltd. and trained in various branches. By the age of 26, he had become the head chef. Subsequently, he served as the head chef and manager at multiple locations. Three years ago, he was appointed executive chef of Shokudoen. Since then, he has been constantly pursuing new "Yakiniku" with innovative ideas and seasonal ingredients while respecting the tradition since the restaurant's establishment in 1946.

黒木　幸喜Kouki Kuroki

Private Room Izakaya -shikinouta- Kyoto Ekimae Branch 全席個室居酒屋　四季の詩-shikinouta-京都駅前店 Kyoto Station, Kyoto Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)

箕浦　幸一Koichi Minoura

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Mr. Minoura has been very interested in cooking ever since he was a child.

Mr. Minoura was born in 1985 in Gifu. Having been very interested in cuisine since he was a child, from the age of 16, he began walking the path of cooking. After honing his cooking skills for 6 years at a famous Japanese inn in Gifu, he served as head chef at a long-standing Japanese restaurant in Shimbashi called Ikkoku. He was then selected to be the head chef at -shikinouta-, where he works even now. He works tirelessly every day to deliver delicious food and smiles to his customers.

箕浦　幸一Koichi Minoura

Naniwa Yakiniku Saburo 浪華焼肉さぶろう Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Highball

北井　幸雄Yukio Kitai

To make high-quality meat even more delicious, Mr. Kitai also pays careful attention to details.

He is from Osaka. He worked at popular yakiniku restaurants in Osaka and has brought joy to many guests. Currently, he is active as the Floor Manager at Naniwa Yakiniku Saburo. His goal is to create a space where high-quality meat can be enjoyed even more deliciously. He pays careful attention to detail so guests can relax and enjoy their meals.

北井　幸雄Yukio Kitai

Kyoto Yakiniku-dokoro Kihara 京都焼肉処きはら Kyotogosho/Nishijin, Kyoto Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean

木原　大輔Daisuke Kihara

Offering high-quality meat and smiles with the theme of "Feast and Special Feeling."

Mr. Kihara was born in Kyoto in 1982. He spent over 6 years honing his skills and knowledge in various establishments, including international cuisine restaurants and izakayas, while living away from his hometown in Tokyo. Inspired by a friend's words, he returned to Kyoto to pursue his dream of owning his own restaurant. He took over and reopened a long-standing yakiniku restaurant with nearly 30 years of tradition. Although he struggled daily with the unfamiliar yakiniku business at first, he now believes that Kihara's unique flavors and ambiance have taken root, earning the love of the local community.

木原　大輔Daisuke Kihara

Shinsaibashi Sushi Tvern Oyaji Saigo no Nigiri 心斎橋寿司居酒屋おやじ最後の握り Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi

梶原　淳司Junji Kajiwara

Mr. Kajiwara has realized his dream of working as a Japanese food chef since childhood.

He was born in 1978 in Oita. Since elementary school, he naturally decided to pursue a career in cooking. He entered a high school that offered courses related to cooking. After graduation, he trained for two years at a local restaurant in his hometown of Oita. Following that, he moved to Osaka and dedicated three years to honing his culinary skills. Through connections in the culinary world, he met the current owner. Today, he continues his culinary journey as a chef at Oyaji Saigo no Nigiri.

梶原　淳司Junji Kajiwara

Robatayaki Isshin Namba branch 炉端焼き一新　難波店 Namba, Osaka Japanese,Japanese

松本　悠一Yuichi Matsumoto

Aiming to cook delicious food that will bring smiles to customers' faces without forgetting original intention.

Mr. Matsumoto was born in 1993 in Osaka. He originally started out with a love of cooking and the joy of having people tell him how delicious his food was. His quest for more delicious food and flavors led him to become a professional chef. After gaining experience as a part-timer at various restaurants, he ended up at Isshin. Always remembering his original intention, he continues to put his heart and soul into satisfying his customers so they will want to return.

松本　悠一Yuichi Matsumoto

Kitsune きつね Nara, Nara Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)

木田　翼Tsubasa Kida

A man who inherits the passion of Mr. Shusaku Toba.

Mr. Kida was born in 1992 in Chiba. He reconsidered his career path after being passed over for a recommendation at the university he had been aiming for since entering high school. Despite his parents' opposition, he went on to a culinary school. After graduation, he worked at hotels and famous restaurants in Tokyo before becoming sous chef at sio in April 2019. In December 2019, he became o/sio chef after experiencing the launch of Parlor Ohashi. From April 2021, he represents sio's ism as the chef of the new sukiyaki restaurant Kitsune in Nara.

木田　翼Tsubasa Kida

Kitashinchi Sushi Senkoudo 北新地　鮨　千功堂 Kita-Shinchi, Osaka Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake

竹地　輝昌Terumasa Takechi

Mr. Takechi delivers moments of happiness to his many customers with deliciousness that he creates with his own skill.

He was born in 1986 in Osaka. With a desire to please others, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field, obtaining a cooking license while still in high school. His first job after culinary school was Italian, which is the opposite of sushi. After that, he experienced different types of food to learn more about different cuisines. He felt sushi was the simplest way to enjoy food, so he now works as a sushi chef.

竹地　輝昌Terumasa Takechi

Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru Kyoto Bettei 炭焼うな富士　大丸京都別邸 Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Sake

田中　喬也Takaya Tanaka

Mr. Tanaka roasts extra-large blue eels with a red flame and serves the finest eel dishes.

He was born in 1985 in Mie. A head chef at Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru Kyoto Bettei. When he was a child, he discovered the joy of cooking when his family praised the food he cooked for them. At 18, he decided to become a professional and joined the Kaburaya Group, which operates the current restaurant. He is particularly excellent in the highly skilled techniques of opening the belly of the eel and char-grilling it over charcoal, for which he was appointed to his current position at the time of the restaurant's opening in September 2023.

田中　喬也Takaya Tanaka

oh! My Steak oh！　マイステーキ Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak

秦　幸治Koji Hata

Mr. Hata's love for cooking led him to take that path in life. When he was finally ready, he opened his own restaurant.

Mr. Hata was born in 1966 in Fukuoka. He has loved food ever since he was a student. Even though he worked at a communications company, his passion for cooking was very strong. So, diving head-first into a job at a Japanese restaurant in Fukuoka, he trained there for 7 years. After that, he trained at a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo for 4 years, eventually serving as sous chef. After his time as sous chef at a Teppanyaki restaurant in Tokyo and as a head of a Teppanyaki restaurant in Osaka, he opened his own Teppanyaki restaurant, "oh! My Steak" in Osaka. He spends his busy days working as the owner and chef.

秦　幸治Koji Hata

Kyoto Kushidokoro Azumaya 京都串処東屋本店 Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kyoto Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)

清水　義晴Yoshiharu Shimizu

Serves high-quality yakitori and kushiage along with sake from all of Kyoto's breweries.

Mr. Shimizu was born in 1976 in Osaka. He entered the industry by starting a small bar because he was fascinated by the food and beverage business, where he could bring smiles to guests' faces by serving delicious food. Opened Azumaya in Daikoku-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, and gained popularity. With the area's development, the restaurant moved to its current location. In addition to high-quality yakitori and kushiage skewers, the restaurant is favored widely for its extensive lineup of drinks, including sake from all the breweries in Kyoto City.

清水　義晴Yoshiharu Shimizu

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Sushi Mahoroba

Master of sushi and traditional Japanese cuisine. Renowned for expert sushi making and refined hospitality.

Miyazaki Ozaki Beef Washoku Teppanyaki Gin Umeda Hilton Plaza West

Mr. Higuchi finds true pleasure and purpose in working as a chef.

Kawachi Kamo-ryori Kamosho

Mr. Tsumura has always led the industry as the 5th generation of Tsumura Honten, a pioneer in the duck business.

Gion Kankanderi Rei

A chef with 30 years of experience in Japanese cuisine devotes himself to the taste and beauty of Kyoto ingredients.

Wine to Washoku Mikuri

Mr. Nishi offers a blissful moment with the exquisite marriage of wine and Japanese food.

HONMACHI Tonteki x Showa Horumon Yakiniku Tenguya

Mr. Quang is a young veteran chef who has supported the kitchens of many restaurants, including Tenguya.

SAI.teppan

Aiming to be a chef whose dishes leave an unforgettable impression.

Osaka Cocktail Library Akashic Records

Mr. Hamaguchi deftly manipulates bottles and glasses as he envisions them.

Unagidokoro Umami

Adding color to special days of tourism and small everyday luxuries.

Syokudoen Soemon-cho Main Branch

Mr. Kuroki continues to challenge the fusion of tradition and innovation in the birthplace of yakiniku.

Private Room Izakaya -shikinouta- Kyoto Ekimae Branch

Mr. Minoura has been very interested in cooking ever since he was a child.

Naniwa Yakiniku Saburo

To make high-quality meat even more delicious, Mr. Kitai also pays careful attention to details.

Kyoto Yakiniku-dokoro Kihara

Offering high-quality meat and smiles with the theme of "Feast and Special Feeling."

Shinsaibashi Sushi Tvern Oyaji Saigo no Nigiri

Mr. Kajiwara has realized his dream of working as a Japanese food chef since childhood.

Robatayaki Isshin Namba branch

Aiming to cook delicious food that will bring smiles to customers' faces without forgetting original intention.

Kitsune

A man who inherits the passion of Mr. Shusaku Toba.

Kitashinchi Sushi Senkoudo

Mr. Takechi delivers moments of happiness to his many customers with deliciousness that he creates with his own skill.

Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru Kyoto Bettei

Mr. Tanaka roasts extra-large blue eels with a red flame and serves the finest eel dishes.

oh! My Steak

Mr. Hata's love for cooking led him to take that path in life. When he was finally ready, he opened his own restaurant.

Kyoto Kushidokoro Azumaya

Serves high-quality yakitori and kushiage along with sake from all of Kyoto's breweries.