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Wa Dining Sato
和Dining三十
- Jinbocho, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Umeshu (plum wine)
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佐藤 諒馬Ryoma Sato
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Delivering new charms of Japanese food based on the skills polished at a famous restaurant-inn.
Mr. Sato was born in 1990 in Chiba. Because of his love of cooking, he aspired to become a professional chef and studied at the international cooking department of Sakura-Higashi High School. After graduating, he studied hard for 8 years at Kagaya in Noto, a leading restaurant and ryokan inn in Japan. His dedicated devotion and careful handiwork have been highly evaluated. He has received many awards in cooking competitions, including being chosen to represent Ishikawa Prefecture in the Japanese Cuisine category at the National Skills Competition and receiving the Ishikawa Prefecture Youth Skill Award. With his motto of making Japanese food more familiar to people, in the fall of 2017, he opened his own restaurant Sato in Jimbocho, Tokyo.
佐藤 諒馬Ryoma Sato
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Miso Senka Ramen Shop TSUBAKI SECOND
味噌専科 麺屋 椿 TSUBAKI SECOND
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Miso Ramen (miso sauce ramen) / Shio Ramen (salt-flavored ramen)
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手取 崇Takashi Tedori
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Overcoming his parents' opposition, Mr. Tedori started walking the path of cuisine. He focuses on his 2 restaurants that compete on miso ramen.
Mr. Tedori was born in 1982 in Hokkaido. As a young boy, he loved exercise and baseball. Though his parents wanted him to have a steady job, he was attracted to acquire a special skill. So he started working part-time as a high school student at Hakodate Noodle Kitchen Ajisai. After graduating from a vocational school, he was employed full-time at that same restaurant. While visiting various branches, he was promoted to main branch head when he was 24. After sharpening his general manager and restaurant head skills, he opened Ramen Shop TSUBAKI in 2022. The following spring, he opened the second branch, Miso Senka Ramen Shop TSUBAKI SECOND.
手取 崇Takashi Tedori
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Hormone Yakiniku Shichifuku Namba branch
ホルモン焼肉 七福 難波店
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean
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キムChef Kim
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The master chef keeps creating the tastes of Korea where he grew up.
He was born in Korea and came to Japan on business. Though he was working in a different field, he got an opportunity and entered the cooking field, since then he has accumulated a career as a chef. With his natural good sense, and also advice from his friends and acquaintances who were from Korea, he started showing his talent, and became the master chef at [Hormone Yakiniku Shichifuku Sinsaibashi branch] when it opened. Their popular menus are [Kal-guksu (Korean noodles)] and [Yukhoejang (spicy Korean soup)].
キムChef Kim
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Hikariya & yajimon
ひかりや＆yajimon
- Omicho Market, Ishikawa
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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石原 亨Toru Ishihara
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The global food culture Mr. Ishihara experienced as an athlete inspired him to pursue a food and beverage industry career.
He was born in 1972 in Ishikawa. Initially, he was a member of the Japanese national canoe freestyle team. While traveling around the world for about 20 years as an athlete, he enjoyed eating each country's cuisine. His turning point came in 2002 when he encountered Wiener Schnitzel (veal cutlet) in Austria. He decided to pursue a second career in the restaurant industry to convey the appeal of the dish in Japan. He currently demonstrates his culinary skills as both the owner and chef.
石原 亨Toru Ishihara
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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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Niku Baru SHOUTAIAN Shibuya Branch
肉バル SHOUTAIAN 渋谷店
- Dogenzaka/Shinsen, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Hamburger Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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千葉 政敏Masatoshi Chiba
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Mr. Chiba offers the deliciousness and pleasure that only A5 Japanese Black Beef can provide.
He was born in 1980 in Miyagi. After serving in the Ground Self-Defense Force, he entered the restaurant industry. He Joined Office UK Inc. after 15 years of experience in Tokyo, where he also worked as a store manager. Appointed as the manager of Niku baru SHOTAIAN Shibuya branch. He delivers to people the deliciousness and joy of A5 Japanese black beef from all over Japan.
千葉 政敏Masatoshi Chiba
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Ajinosato Bandai
味の里ばんだい
- Yamagata, Yamagata
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sake
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酒井 啓史Hiroshi Sakai
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Introducing the taste of Yamagata and the fun of Robatayaki.
Mr. Sakai was born in 1978 in Yamagata. After working as a company employee in the Kanto region, he returned to his hometown at 24. Since then, he has been running Ajinosato Bandai with his parents. In 2021, his idea redesigned the Robata (fireside) to its current form. Until then, chefs used to cook sitting down, but he changed to a standing style of grilling to be able to move aggressively. The distance to the guests is closer, giving the restaurant a more "entertaining" robatayaki atmosphere.
酒井 啓史Hiroshi Sakai
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Yakiniku Motoyama Shinjuku Branch
焼肉もとやま 新宿店
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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渡部 一彦Kazuhiko Watanabe
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Enjoy carefully selected Kobe beef.
Mr. Watanabe is an unparalleled yakiniku lover and fell in love with the taste of Yakiniku Motoyama, so much so that he left the company he worked for for many years to join Yakiniku Motoyama. Starting as a cooking assistant, he later served as a manager at all Yakiniku Motoyama branches. He now works hard as the head of the company's dining industry department.
渡部 一彦Kazuhiko Watanabe
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Syunmi Karoku
旬味 鹿六
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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布施 直樹Naoki Fuse
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Mr. Fuse has taken over the taste and the way of being a restaurant from the late proprietor.
Mr. Naoki Fuse was born in 1980 in Miyagi. At the age of 20, he started working as a chef. After learning the basics of cooking at Syunmi Karoku, he contributed to Shunka, located in Goryokaku Tower. After gaining many experiences as a chef, he took over Shunmi Karoku. The restaurant has been supported by not only local people but also a lot of guests since it opened in 2013. He has maintained the tastes many people love and a flexible style that can adjust to various scenes.
布施 直樹Naoki Fuse
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Yakiniku Motoyama Main Branch
焼肉もとやま 本店
- Okachimachi, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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渡部 一彦Kazuhiko Watanabe
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Enjoy carefully selected Kobe beef.
Mr. Watanabe is an unparalleled yakiniku lover and fell in love with the taste of Yakiniku Motoyama, so much so that he left the company he worked for for many years to join Yakiniku Motoyama. Starting as a cooking assistant, he later served as a manager at all Yakiniku Motoyama branches. He now works hard as the head of the company's dining industry department.
渡部 一彦Kazuhiko Watanabe
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Yakiniku tabehodai Sumibi Kurobeko
焼肉食べ放題 炭火黒ベコ
- Hamamatsu , Shizuoka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Beer
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松尾 英幸Hideyuki Matsuo
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A self-taught mastery of the art of yakiniku. Mr. Matsuo is a chef who wins people's hearts with his personality and flavor.
He was born in 1982 in Shizuoka. At the age of 22, he jumped into the yakiniku industry with the desire to own his restaurant someday. With part-time work experience in high school, he taught himself to make his way in the yakiniku business and has steadily built a career. He constantly questions what customers want from a yakiniku restaurant and adapts flexibly to the changing times. His humility and honest work are the driving force behind gaining the trust and cooperation of many suppliers.
松尾 英幸Hideyuki Matsuo
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Jinroku
甚六
- Shirokane/Shirokanedai, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Takoyaki (octopus balls) / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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應田 壽一Hisakazu Ota
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Mr. Ota has been pursuing the possibilities of Teppan cuisine for over 35 years, with the Kansai as the backbone.
He was born in 1962 in Osaka. Growing up in Tsuruhashi, Osaka, known as the town of okonomiyaki and yakiniku, he became familiar with the taste from an early age. After moving to Tokyo, he was engaged in a different industry before switching careers and opening Jinroku in Shirokane in 1989. Later, he opened JINROKU Pacific in Hawaii and JINROKU Anti in Haneda Airport as directly managed branches. In addition, he is also involved in producing hotels and highway service areas. In 2021, the main restaurant reopened following the renovation of the building. Yakiniku Imajin also opened adjacent to it.
應田 壽一Hisakazu Ota
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Osakanadokoro Sakurachaya
御魚処 さくら茶屋
- Nara, Nara
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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長澤 真一Shinichi Nagasawa
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Having entered the culinary world from the civil service, Mr. Nagasawa is now fully utilizing the skills he has honed to create superb dishes.
He was born in 1974 in Tottori. Grew up eating his grandmother's country cooking. He longed for Western-style food, such as hamburgers and spaghetti, and began cooking them himself. He dreamed of being a cook to make better food but became a civil servant. When he was not ready to give up on his dream, he was inspired by his master, a connoisseur at the market. He trained at a kappo restaurant for five years, a Japanese restaurant in the Kansai region, and a restaurant specializing in wagyu beef. Now, as the owner-chef of Sakurachaya, he continues working hard, making full use of his connoisseurship of fresh fish and his connections.
長澤 真一Shinichi Nagasawa
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Amiyakitei Higashi-betsuin Branch
あみやき亭 東別院店
- Kanayama/Atsuta-ku/Nakagawa-ku, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Bibimbap
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中根 茂樹Shigeki Nakane
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Aiming to be the best in the area in customer service and to be a friendly restaurant.
Mr. Nakane was born in 1989 in Shiga. Born and raised in Otsu City, the capital of Shiga, renowned for Japan's largest lake. He moved to Nagoya at 30 and gained experience in sales positions, acquiring the ability to sell products effectively. To make the most of such experience, he changed careers in the restaurant industry and joined the famous local restaurant Amiyakitei. After working as a manager at several locations, he became the manager of Higashi-betsuin branch in October 2022. He aims to have the best customer service in the area and to be the friendliest restaurant.
中根 茂樹Shigeki Nakane
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Tagoto Kouetsuho Keio Department Store Branch
田ごと 光悦舗 京王百貨店新宿店
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine
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幣原 幸秀Yukihide Shidehara
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Mr. Shidehara entered the world of Japanese and Kyoto cuisine out of a longing for a career as a chef.
He was born in 1968 in Tokyo. With a yearning to become a craftsman, he decided to become a chef, a more familiar artisan. He began his training at a kappo restaurant in Ginza. In 1990, he obtained a chef's license. After three years of training at Ginza's Ryotei restaurant "Kanetanaka," he was transferred to its Hong Kong branch in 1996, serving as sous chef. In 1998, he joined "Tagoto Koetsuho Keio Department Store Shinjuku," inspired by his desire to learn Kyoto cuisine at a well-established restaurant and the passion of the manager at the time. In 2017, he became the head chef of the restaurant.
幣原 幸秀Yukihide Shidehara
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Satsumaya Tonton Harajuku
さつまやとんとん 原宿
- Harajuku/Meiji-Jingumae, Tokyo
- Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet),Japanese / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Shochu
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川野 紀之Noriyuki Kawano
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Mr. Kawano cooks up Satsuma's "umakamon"(delicious food) with Kagoshima's best ingredients and his skilled techniques.
He was born in 1972 in Kagoshima. As a child, he had many opportunities to cook for his family and found satisfaction in the smiles and joy he brought to their faces through food. After graduating from high school with a degree in culinary arts, he worked in Fukuoka, Kagoshima, and Osaka, where he experienced mainly Japanese cuisine but also Chinese and Western dishes. In 2002, he moved to Tokyo and participated in establishing the current restaurant. Since then, he has led the kitchen as head chef, always pursuing new ways to enjoy food, including creating the masterpiece "Kuroton" when the restaurant was renovated in 2022. He is also known for his elegant hospitality
川野 紀之Noriyuki Kawano
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Koryouri Kayou
小料理 花陽
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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飯島 重子Shigeko Iijima
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Offering the finest hospitality with homemade dishes with love and exquisite sake.
Ms. Iijima was born in 1972 in Saitama. She has loved cooking since childhood and dreamed of opening a cozy, family-style eatery. After gaining 10 years of experience in hotel service, she worked in various establishments such as clubs, small restaurants, and galleries in Ginza. In March 2024, she opened her own place, Koryouri Kayou. She offers the finest hospitality with handmade, heartfelt dishes and exquisite sake.
飯島 重子Shigeko Iijima
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Kaisen Dokoro Fuji
海鮮処 ふじ
- Kawaguchi Lake/Fuji Yoshida/Yamanaka Lake, Yamanashi
- Kaisendon (seafood bowl),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Donburi (rice bowl)
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山田 楓Kaede Yamada
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Born and raised at the foot of Mt. Fuji, Mr. Yamada experienced from French cuisine in a three-star hotel to a casual izakaya pub.
He was born in 2003 in Yamanashi. Born and raised in Yamanakako Village at the foot of Mt. Fuji, he worked in a French restaurant in a three-star hotel for three years after graduating from high school. Since then, he has experienced not only high-end restaurants but also casual izakaya and has tried various genres of cuisine. Currently, he is a chef at Kaisen Dokoro Fuji.
山田 楓Kaede Yamada
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Wagyu Kurosawa Otaru Ekimae Branch
和牛黒澤 小樽駅前店
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Dojo (loaches) / Crab / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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平尾 哲哉Tetsuya Hirao
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Mr. Hirao learned about cooking, not only the technique but more about what's in it.
He was born in Hokkaido. Started in the restaurant industry at a major Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant. Then, he worked for a wholesale food and tableware company to gain more in-depth know-how about meat. The restaurant he chose was Wagyu Kurosawa Main Branch to acquire knowledge and return to the culinary world in earnest. After honing his skills at the main branch, he was transferred to the second restaurant, Wagyu Kurosawa Otaru Ekimae Branch, which was opened in 2020. Currently, he serves as the manager and head chef.
平尾 哲哉Tetsuya Hirao
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Yakiniku & Shabu-shabu Matsusaka
焼肉＆しゃぶしゃぶ 松坂
- Tenmonkan/Bayside, Kagoshima
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)
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松元 享芳Takayoshi Matsumoto
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Aiming to provide services that meet the needs of many guests.
Mr. Matsumoto was born in 1986 in Kagoshima. He gained experience in izakaya (Japanese-style pubs) and Japanese restaurants, learning various skills from management to culinary know-how. With his experience on-site, he focuses on managing restaurants to meet customer needs. On July 11, 2024, he reopened the long-established yakiniku restaurant founded in 1971 as Yakiniku & Shabu-shabu Matsusaka. Based on the knowledge and skills accumulated, he continues to take on new challenges with a view to opening new restaurants in the future.
松元 享芳Takayoshi Matsumoto
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