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Wasai Yakura
和彩 八倉
- Kamakura/Zushi, Kanagawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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有賀 宏樹Hiroki Ariga
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Mr. Ariga offers various Japanese cuisine featuring the delicacies of the mountains and the sea unique to his hometown of Kamakura.
He was born in 1977 in Kanagawa. The sous-chef at Wasai Yakura. He grew up familiar with ingredients from the Kanagawa Prefecture, such as Kamakura and Miura and began his culinary career. Having gained experience at a seafood Japanese restaurant, he learned culinary skills and styles that bring out the best of varied ingredients from his hometown. Because of his skills, he was appointed to his current position. He serves authentic Japanese cuisine of local production for local consumption to guests from Japan and abroad who visit Kamakura. He always works with sincerity and hospitality, feeling motivated to connect with people through food and bring joy and pleasure to them.
有賀 宏樹Hiroki Ariga
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Western Restaurant Ginza Grill Cardinal
洋食屋銀座グリルカーディナル
- Oshiage, Tokyo
- General,Western / Hamburger Steak / Omurice (omelet rice) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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田中 俊行Toshiyuki Tanaka
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Mr. Tanaka decided to become a chef, longing after the flavor of the omelet filled with fried rice that he ate at a shop in the neighborhood.
Mr. Tanaka was born in 1971 in Osaka. He was captivated by the taste of the omelet rice he had at his favorite restaurant nearby when he lived alone. To make his dream of making cuisine at Western restaurants come true, he proceeded to the world of cooking. He studied and polished his skills at Gensen Yoshoku Sakurai, a Western restaurant in Ueno-Hirokoji. In 2015 he began working at Western Restaurant Ginza Grill Cardinal. He currently works there as head chef, trying every day to ensure that his food makes many people smile.
田中 俊行Toshiyuki Tanaka
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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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Sumika
棲家
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Parfait / General / General
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山下 純次Junji Yamashita
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A museum-style café and bar where architecture lovers can gather and connect.
Mr. Yamashita was born in 1976 in Tokyo. He has been involved in the hotel and real estate business for more than 20 years and currently works for the real estate company Banc. In 2021, he was appointed manager when the company's museum-style cafe for architecture lovers, Architecture Cafe Sumika, opened. "Through detailed architectural models, we hope to spread the appeal of architecture," he says, adding that the company also offers a wide range of services to connect people who want to create their ideal home with specialists who can make it a reality.
山下 純次Junji Yamashita
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Meet & Meets
Meet & Meets
- Fushimi/Daigo, Kyoto
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / General / Steak
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土井 隆盛Takamori Doi
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After working as a chef at a hotel, Mr. Doi returned to his hometown. His motto is "a restaurant that cheers up the guests."
He was born in 1995 in Kyoto. He started his career as a chef at a hotel in Hokkaido and has experienced various menu genres. Then, he returned to Kyoto and is currently working as the manager of Meet & Meets. With the concept of a steak diner, he encourages his staff to serve customers cheerfully and energetically. He is always striving to create a restaurant that "cheers up the guests."
土井 隆盛Takamori Doi
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Niku Ryori Miyori
肉料理 みより
- Minamimorimachi, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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表 敬太郎Keitaro Omote
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Mr. Omote's dream is to expand overseas with "Gyumabushi"! He wants to share the taste of "Gyumabushi" with the world.
He was born in 1972 in Osaka. After working for 9 years in sales at a trading company, he had a fateful encounter with the president of Miwaya Co., Ltd. when considering a career abroad. Following 5 years of training at Miwaya Main Branch, he became independent. He opened the Miwaya Umeda Hankyu Main Branch in 2014 and the Miwaya Minamimorimachi Branch in 2019, later renamed Miyori. He currently serves as the owner and head chef. Miwaya's signature dish, "Gyumabushi" was why he joined the company. Now, he aspires to challenge the world with "Gyumabushi."
表 敬太郎Keitaro Omote
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Hamayakisakaba Torohachi Shibuya Branch
浜焼酒場 トロハチ 渋谷店
- Shibuya Center-Gai/Koen-Dori, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sake
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西本 淳Atsushi Nishimoto
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Each dish is a work of art, so Mr. Nishimoto pays close attention to its appearance and puts his heart and soul into it.
He was born in 1976 in Yamaguchi. Born and raised in Yanai City, entered the food and beverage industry at 20. He gained experience at various restaurants, including ramen and Western-style restaurants. His brother asked him to join in opening an izakaya (Japanese pub) in Shibuya, Tokyo, which led him to enter Hamayakisakaba Torohachi. He enjoys the moment when guests are surprised. Aiming to create cuisine that is also pleasing to the eye, he carefully prepares each dish as a work of art with sincerity and care.
西本 淳Atsushi Nishimoto
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PACE ITALIAN LOUNGE
PACE ITALIAN LOUNGE
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Cocktail / Wine
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瀬戸 恵多SETO KEITA
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Became a chef before I knew it. My intuition tells me it was the best choice.
He was born in Miyagi Prefecture in 1985. He set his eyes on a cooking career while he was trying out for a wide variety of professions. His thought process going into his new culinary career was that, "It looked like an attractive career when I checked it out, and I thought it might be a great way to meet new people." These days he is constantly communicating with customers and always finding new and interesting things as he works on his menu. It seems his decision to cook professionally was indeed the right choice, and he works hard to delight customers with his food and customer service.
瀬戸 恵多SETO KEITA
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Fugu Ryori UMEI
ふぐ料理 うめい
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Fugu (blowfish) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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梅井 聖寿Kiyotoshi Umei
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After a fateful encounter with fugu, Mr. Umei became a licensed Fugu chef.
He was born in 1993 in Osaka. His love of his mother's cooking was the starting point for his career as a cook. He started working part-time at a fugu restaurant and obtained his fugu chef's license the following year. At that point, he already had a clear vision for his future. He later joined a specialized fugu restaurant, where he honed his skills for 8 years. In May 2023, he opened Umei as the owner and head chef.
梅井 聖寿Kiyotoshi Umei
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Kutsurogi Umasake Kakoiya Sendai Ekimae Branch
くつ炉ぎ・うま酒 かこいや仙台駅前店
- Sendai Station West Exit, Miyagi
- Japanese,Japanese / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / General
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船津 雅弘Masahiro Funatsu
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Mr. Funatsu has been involved with Japanese food for over 30 years and values the spirit of customer service.
Mr. Funatsu joined in 1984 and has worked as head chef at Japanese restaurants throughout the country.
船津 雅弘Masahiro Funatsu
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Nihon Ryouri YUEN
日本料理 結縁
- Toji/Tofukuji, Kyoto
- Kyoto Cuisine,Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine / Sake
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鎌田 義一Yoshikazu Kamada
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Mr. Kamada offers special Japanese cuisine using the skills and experience he has gained at various restaurants.
He was born in 1979 in Kyoto and grew up in Kyoto. Trained as a Japanese chef at a Sushi Kappo restaurant and later gained experience in various restaurants, including Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) restaurant, fresh seafood restaurant, Japanese-style inn, hotel, creative cuisine, dining bar, and cafe. Currently, he offers special Japanese cuisine at YUEN, utilizing all of his experience. He serves as a private chef for his guests by reservation for only one group system.
鎌田 義一Yoshikazu Kamada
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Osakaya Hamaguchi Main Branch
大阪屋 浜口本店
- Nagasaki City, Nagasaki
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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小松 貴之Takayuki Komatsu
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An expert connoisseur of meat and responsible for menu development for the Osakaya Group.
Mr. Komatsu was born in 1974 in Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki. Joined Osakaya Hamanomachi Branch at its opening. He is a skilled connoisseur who has been taking responsibility for the Osakaya Group's purchasing. Without compromising on purchasing, he has developed dishes that will please customers with his steady attitude as a chef.
小松 貴之Takayuki Komatsu
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Kimiomou Tsubame no Kurashi
君想うツバメの暮らし
- Kurayoshi/Central area of Tottori, Tottori
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yum Cha/Dim Sum / Szechuan / International/Fusion
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中尾 隼Jun Nakao
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Like the swallows that bring happiness, Mr. Nakao delivers happiness with his original dishes.
He was born in 1981 in Tottori. After graduating from high school, he studied the basics of cooking at a culinary school before joining a Chinese restaurant in Kobe. After honing his skills in the Chinese kitchen, he returned to his hometown, Tottori, to gain further experience at various dining establishments. He joined "Kimiomou Tsubame no Kurashi" as a chef and manager, later taking on the role of owner in the fall of 2019. At the restaurant, named after the swallow, a bird of good fortune that brings happiness, which celebrates its seventh anniversary in February 2023, he brings happiness to people through his creative cuisine.
中尾 隼Jun Nakao
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Daisuke no Mise
大介の店
- Aomori City, Aomori
- French,Italian/French / Pasta / Pizza / Steak
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黒瀧 大介Daisuke Kurotaki
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A chef with a long history in Japanese cuisine takes on the challenge of creating a new style.
Mr. Kurotaki was born in 1971 in Aomori, Japan. Influenced by his mother, he entered the world of chefs at 18. He honed his skills as a chef for three years at Sakuragawa, a kappo (Japanese-style cooking) restaurant in Kiyamachi, Kyoto. After that, he worked at a box lunch store and a hotel for students before taking over his mother's restaurant Shunsai Ryori Karamushi. In 2018, he opened "Babi Karamushi" as a restaurant of a different style from the genre he had been secretly envisioning. A new challenge for a chef dedicated to the path of Japanese cuisine is about to begin.
黒瀧 大介Daisuke Kurotaki
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Menyasakaba Morimori Enoshima branch
麺屋酒場 盛盛 江ノ島店
- Enoshima/Kugenuma, Kanagawa
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Nagoya Cochin (chicken) / Yum Cha/Dim Sum / Miso Ramen (miso sauce ramen)
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櫻井 輝Hikaru Sakurai
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Serving delicious food using attractive ingredients found through travels throughout Japan.
Mr. Sakurai was born in 1990 in Tokyo. He started his career in the food and beverage industry because he loves eating, especially delicious food, in a lively and lively atmosphere with many people. He gained extensive experience in Japanese cuisine, Chinese, and izakaya(Japanese pub), mainly in Tokyo. In 2021, he became the manager of Menyasakaba Morimori. While traveling around Japan, such as Hokkaido and Iwate, he is looking for attractive ingredients and learning deeply about the food in each region. He applies this experience to develop the restaurant's menu, offering fascinating dishes daily.
櫻井 輝Hikaru Sakurai
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Hirata Bokujo Kiwami KITTE Marunouchi Branch
平田牧場極 KITTE丸の内店
- Marunouchi, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) / Nabe (hot pot)
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飯島 裕貴Yuuki Iijima
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Using his experience in Japanese cuisine, Mr. Iijima works at Hirata Bokujo.
He was born in 1990 in Saitama. Started his culinary career in 2014 at a seafood restaurant in Kamakura. Since then, he learned seafood cuisine, Tempura, and Yakitori at various restaurants. In 2017, he joined Hirata Bokujo Co. Ltd. He now works as a sous chef at Hirata Bokujo Kiwami KITTE Marunouchi Branch.
飯島 裕貴Yuuki Iijima
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Yakiniku Minaho Shinkingyuittogai
焼肉みなほっ しんきん牛一頭買い
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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行澤 誠一Seiichi Yukizawa
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After training at a hotel and various restaurants, he became a manager of a Yakiniku restaurant which he was fascinated by
He was born in 1971 in Hokkaido. By helping his mother who is good at cooking, he got to like cooking himself. After graduating high school, he went to a cooking college. After graduation, he started his training in the kitchen of the banquet section of Sapporo Grand hotel, where he worked for 5 years. Then he had more training at different types of restaurants. As he was always interested in Yakiniku restaurants, he took the offer and started working as the head chef. He demonstrates his skills with the wish of wanting to spread the ingredients of southern Hokkaido and so boosting the local area.
行澤 誠一Seiichi Yukizawa
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Wagyu Kurosawa Main Branch
和牛黒澤 本店
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Unagi (eel) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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兪 昌日Masahi Yu
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Running the ideal restaurant with a passion for flavor.
Mr. Yu was born in 1964 in the City of Otaru, Hokkaido. Starting in his childhood, he had many opportunities to help in the kitchen of his family's yakiniku restaurant. Although his main job is as director of an entertainment facility and a nursing care facility, he decided to open a restaurant where he would like to eat. After reading more than 300 books on food, he went out to eat both domestically and internationally. After trial and error, he created the basic taste. In 2018, he opened the Wagyu Kurosawa Main Branch, and he continues actively working.
兪 昌日Masahi Yu
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Kuroge Wagyu Junniku Yakiniku M.M.ya
黒毛和牛純肉焼肉 M.M.ya
- Namba, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Wine / Shochu
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濱 健一Kenichi Hama
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Taking great care in his work, Mr. Hama sorts the meat and brings out the best flavor.
Since childhood, he had a passion for cooking, naturally stepping into the food world. He worked in the meat industry, expanding his knowledge in meat handling. Currently, he has demonstrated his culinary skills as the head chef at the newly opened M.M.ya since November 4th, 2023.
濱 健一Kenichi Hama
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Honkaku Yakiniku Motsunabe Nikuemon
本格焼肉もつ鍋肉衛門
- Nishi-Kasai/Kasai, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean / Wine
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安 成達Ahn Seondal
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Because the meat is so delicious, Mr. Ahn wants to share it with many people.
He was born in 1978 in Fukuoka. Started his career as a chef at a popular Korean restaurant, Tamura, in his hometown, Fukuoka. He then moved to Tokyo and opened a restaurant in Ginza at 27. Since then, as the owner of Nikuemon in Ginza, he has entertained many people for 20 years. He is currently the manager of the Kasai branch, leaving the operations of the Ginza branch to his successor. To share delicious meat with many people, he tries to create a yakiniku restaurant that can be enjoyed by all ages and cultures while paying close attention to the quality of the food and the space.
安 成達Ahn Seondal
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