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Asahikawa Jingisukan Daikokuya Shinbashi Branch

旭川成吉思汗 大黒屋 新橋店

  • Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
  • Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)

佐藤 博紀Hiroki Sato

Mr. Sato offers dishes full of flavor and warmth that both adults and children can enjoy.

He was born in 1991 in Hokkaido. Motivated by the desire to provide food that both children and adults can enjoy through nutritional education, he decided to become a chef. He acquired a wide range of culinary skills through five years of training at a Chinese restaurant and six years of experience in group meal preparation. Now, at Asahikawa Jingisukan Daikokuya Shinbashi, he is applying his expertise and skills to serve dishes that will satisfy his guests.

佐藤 博紀Hiroki Sato

arkua

arkua

  • Kokubuncho/Ichibancho, Miyagi
  • French,Italian/French / French / Wine

渡邊 政也Masaya Watanabe

A chef who creates playful dishes while utilizing French techniques.

Mr. Watanabe was born in 1986 in Miyagi. When he was 19 years old, he met a French chef, which led him to the culinary world. He honed his skills in the kitchen of a members-only hotel and later served as a sous chef at the Michelin one-star restaurant nacree. After that, he established various restaurants, including a wine bar and a restaurant specializing in curry, and opened arkua in January 2022.

渡邊 政也Masaya Watanabe

Kagurazaka Shabu-shabu Fuga

神楽坂しゃぶしゃぶ風雅

  • Kagurazaka, Tokyo
  • Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

岩本 光正Mitsumasa Iwamoto

Mr. Iwamoto is an experienced chef who has been involved in food from various aspects.

He was born in 1971 in Tokyo. He had worked as a chef at "SARA" in Aoyama, Tokyo. He then became involved in the launch of "Table Modern Service," where he assisted in the operation and menu development of various restaurants, starting with its production business. After that, he worked at "Tokyo American Club" and is currently a chef at "Kagurazaka Shabu-shabu Fuga." His diverse menu, ranging from simple dishes that best use quality ingredients to creative dishes, has delighted many people.

岩本 光正Mitsumasa Iwamoto

Restaurant Pavé

レストラン パヴェ

  • Nagasaki City, Nagasaki
  • French,Italian/French / General / French / European

大曲 哲也Tetsuya Omagari

Based on French skills, Mr. Omagari shows off the deliciousness of Western and local food in Nagasaki.

He was born in 1978 in Nagasaki. A chef at Restaurant Pavé. In high school, he knew the fun and joy of cooking and aspired to be a professional.  After graduating from cooking school, he started his career at Nagasaki Tokyu Hotel, the predecessor of ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Nagasaki Glover Hill. Focusing on French, he learned a wide range of skills in Western cuisine. In 2012, after renewing the current hotel and restaurant, he continued to study further and became his current position. He delivers a variety of Western food that everyone can enjoy, with sincere work.

大曲 哲也Tetsuya Omagari

Sushi Yuumu

鮓 有無

  • Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)

髙橋 輝良Kiyoshi Takahashi

Mr. Takahashi is a sushi master who preserves tradition while constantly pursuing new challenges.

He was born in 1973 in Tokyo. Fascinated with cooking from a young age, he aspired to pursue his career in the strict world of sushi chefs, which he saw in a documentary program. At 15, he began training at a renowned Ginza restaurant, gained experience in Ebisu and Akasaka, and finally branched out on his own at 32.  In 2019, he opened Sushi Yuumu in Nishiazabu. With an overwhelming spirit of inquiry and a hunger for excellence, he pursues umami to its utmost limits. He values tradition but is never afraid to innovate and consistently strives for new challenges.

髙橋 輝良Kiyoshi Takahashi

Akasaka Sushi Ohtani

赤坂 鮨 大谷

  • Akasaka, Tokyo
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Sake

大谷 恵介Keisuke Ohtani

Mr. Ohtani is an innovative master who uses global techniques to express the aesthetics of Japan through sushi.

He was born in 1979 in Chiba. The inspiration that set him on his culinary journey was the joy of making people happy with food, a feeling he experienced as a child. While showcasing his skills as a chef, he also served as an instructor at a culinary school. After committing fully to becoming a sushi chef, he went to Spain to further hone his techniques. Upon returning to Japan, he took on the prestigious role at the Michelin-starred restaurant Sushi Matsumoto. In June 2023, he opened his own restaurant, Akasaka Sushi Ohtani, named after himself. He is a passionate chef, constantly seeking to create new and exciting flavors.

大谷 恵介Keisuke Ohtani

Gion Shizuka

祇園 静水香

  • Gion, Kyoto
  • Kyoto Cuisine,Japanese / Kyoto Cuisine / General / Sake

澤田 和巳Tatsumi Sawada

An experienced chef who has fascinated international diners spins a new tale in Kyoto.

Mr. Sawada started his career as a chef at Gion Maruyama, a long-established restaurant with two Michelin stars. Having gained experience in prestigious restaurants, he was the head chef of a restaurant in Tokyo, where he achieved three consecutive Michelin stars. He also worked as a head chef at luxury hotels abroad, attracting guests worldwide. In July 2024, he returned to Kyoto and assumed the head chef position at Gion Shizuka. The sincerity and warmth in his cooking always attract visitors.

澤田 和巳Tatsumi Sawada

Umi no Maho Restaurant Magic Ocean

海の魔法レストラン Magic Ocean

  • Yomitan/Chatan, Okinawa
  • General,Western / General / Beer / Wine

吉川 雄治Yuji Yoshikawa

Mr. Yoshikawa values creating dishes with deep passion and creativity.

He was born in 1975 in Shimane. He was a magician but sought a new career path upon his retirement. With the desire to do a job that would bring joy and smiles to people, he chose to become a chef. While gaining experience in various places, he honed his Italian cooking skills through self-taught instruction. He joined Magic Ocean as a chef and has been pursuing a new culinary world based on his past experience.

吉川 雄治Yuji Yoshikawa

Ramen Daisenso TOKYO

ラーメン大戦争TOKYO

  • Suidobashi, Tokyo
  • Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Gyoza (dumplings) / Beer / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen)

一木 尚晴Naoharu Ichiki

Mr. Ichiki wants to bring smiles and energy to more people through food.

He was born in 1996 in Gunma. After working part-time as a student at a franchise chain curry restaurant, he joined SKYSCRAPER Inc. as a full-time employee because he wanted to bring smiles and energy to more people through food. Trained in the basics of restaurant operations and cooking, he then gained experience as a restaurant manager and area manager in Gunma Prefecture. He learned the basics of ramen at the new business model Ramen Daisenso, after which he was appointed brand manager and manager of Ramen Daisenso TOKYO Suidobashi Branch.

一木 尚晴Naoharu Ichiki

Hibi Sakanazuki Toboku

日々魚数寄 東木

  • Higashi Chaya District, Ishikawa
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Cookshop

東木 宏憲Hironori Toboku

The Chef's Recommendations

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

Sushi Naoki

壽司 なを㐂

  • Higashi Chaya District, Ishikawa
  • Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Wine / Sake

北 直幸Naoyuki Kita

The Chef's Recommendations

Mr. Kita sharpened his skills at a seaside restaurant frequented by knowledgeable fishermen.

Mr. Kita was born in 1982 in Kanazawa City. At age 19, after graduating high school, he got a part-time job at a sushi restaurant and began his career in the restaurant business. Since then, he has used the amazing ingredients of his hometown to create high-quality fare. While working at a seaside sushi restaurant frequented by fishermen, he picked up the habit of cooking foods with strong flavors using techniques such as nitsuke (boiling fish in soy sauce) and arayaki (frying fish fillets). In May 2020, he opened [Sushi Naoki]. There, he serves sushi that showcases the deliciousness of common fish, making their flavors shine with skilled techniques.

北 直幸Naoyuki Kita

Yakiniku Kokon

焼肉古今

  • Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)

馬場 祐次Yuji Baba

Pursuing deliciousness that combines the new appeal of Yakiniku with tradition.

Mr. Yuji Baba was born in 1985 in Saitama. During his school years, he worked part-time in a restaurant, which satisfied and enthused him. He then entered the restaurant industry. In 2010, he founded Dining Kitchen Co. and developed a restaurant business related to Italian and Western food, his area of expertise. With the know-how he has cultivated over ten years in Italian cuisine and three years in the yakiniku industry, he opened Yakiniku Kokon in 2024 as the representative director.

馬場 祐次Yuji Baba

Kyo-ryori Tategami

京料理 立神

  • Kyotogosho/Nishijin, Kyoto
  • Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)

淀川 真Shin Yodokawa

Mr. Yodokawa wants to entertain guests with food he has carefully prepared.

Interested in the culinary world from an early age, he began working part-time as a student and decided to pursue a career in the food industry in earnest. Mr. Yodogawa says his Kyoto background may be why he naturally entered the world of Japanese cuisine. Tategami is popular for its new style of Kyoto cuisine, which is based on traditional Kyoto cuisine that is made with local and domestic ingredients and produced with the added sensibility of the young Mr. Yodokawa. His passion for “simply making customers happy with the cuisine” is reflected in every dish.

淀川 真Shin Yodokawa

Mahoroba Irori Shinsaibashi

まほろば囲炉裏 心斎橋

  • Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
  • Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Unagi (eel) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)

大嶋 毅志Tsuyoshi Oshima

A manager who has honed his skills mainly in Japanese cuisine and welcomes guests with courteous service.

Mr. Oshima was born in 1975 in Kyoto. His interest in eating and drinking led him to choose a life as a chef. In 2016, he entered Bar Hakushaku and started his career in earnest. Then, he studied at Restaurant Bar REST and accumulated more experience as a chef at the seaside restaurant Kaibo-tei in Maizuru-shi, Kyoto. In 2017, he joined Mahoroba Iroriyaki Shinsaibashi. Currently, he responds to everything from cooking to hospitality as a restaurant manager.

大嶋 毅志Tsuyoshi Oshima

Nouvelle Epoque

Nouvelle Epoque

  • Okazaki/Heianjingu (Heian Shrine)/Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto
  • French,Italian/French

山下 亮一Ryoichi Yamashita

Mr. Yamashita is a chef who works hard in a new place, pursuing new delicacies.

He was born in 1973 in Shizuoka. His father was a chef in his hometown of Izu. Because he hoped to get a job early in his career, he naturally chose the path of a chef. Started his career as a chef in earnest in Tokyo, where many famous restaurants are crowded. He worked the Western food department of Hotel Okura Tokyo (currently The Okura Tokyo), and then moved to French.  In 2022, he became the head chef with the opening of Nouvelle Epoque.

山下 亮一Ryoichi Yamashita

Yabu Distillery Restaurant

Yabu Distillery Restaurant 養父蒸溜所

  • Minamisemba, Osaka
  • French,Italian/French / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Whisky

山本 健太郎Kentaro Yamamoto

Mr. Yamamoto serves various creative French cuisines to complement Japan's signature brews.

Mr. Yamamoto serves various creative French cuisines to complement Japan's signature brews. After serving as a banquet chef and chef at Restaurant Chambord within Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka, he worked at Restaurant Ruan within NIPPONIA HOTEL NARA and then at KENZO ESTATE WINERY Osaka Branch. Currently, he is a chef at Yabu Distillery Restaurant. Mr. Yamamoto has devised a wide variety of French dishes to pair with quality Japanese artisans' work in the creation of liquor. He offers a wide range of French cuisine to deepen the flavor of the liquor.

山本 健太郎Kentaro Yamamoto

Burisho

魚師匠

  • Kyoto Station, Kyoto
  • Seafood,Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

松本 穂高Hodaka Matsumoto

Mr. Matsumoto continues to hone his culinary skills and knowledge, bringing fresh style to the food and beverage industry.

He was born in 1977 in Kyoto. A part-time job in high school led him to the food and beverage world. He expanded his career by serving as manager of a creative kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto and as executive chef of a Japanese restaurant in Beijing, China. Currently, he is using his wealth of experience to reach a new height at Burisho.

松本 穂高Hodaka Matsumoto

Kita no Donburiya Takinami Shokudo

北のどんぶり屋 滝波食堂

  • Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
  • Japanese,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab / Donburi (rice bowl)

小路 哲憲Tetsunori Shoji 

There are no regrets if you do what you love, so Mr. Shoji always keeps moving forward.

Mr. Shoji was born in 1976 in the City of Otaru, Hokkaido. After graduating from high school, he worked for a company but left because he loved sushi and wanted to make it himself. After 10 years of training at a sushi restaurant in Otaru, the opportunity arose. He took over the store where his mother had worked(now the Takinami Store). He began helping out in the family business. For 5 years, he learned about selling seafood, purchasing, and insisting on fresh and delicious ingredients. Then, in July 2009, he opened the Kita no Donburiya Takinami Shokudo at the store in the same market.

小路 哲憲Tetsunori Shoji 

Ristorante CROSS 47

Ristorante CROSS 47

  • Asato/ Sakaemachi Market, Okinawa
  • Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Wine / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)

高良 盛将Seisho Takara

Inspired by family joy, a passion for cooking blossomed.

Mr. Seisho Takara was born in 1988 in Okinawa. The joy he felt when his family was happy as he helped them cook led him to become a chef. Influenced by a TV drama about a chef's growth, he honed his skills in Italian cuisine. After training at an Italian restaurant in Okinawa Prefecture, he was selected as a manager at a restaurant specializing in pasta. He further gained various experiences, such as becoming a sous chef at another restaurant. In January 2019, he was appointed assistant manager and is now head chef.

高良 盛将Seisho Takara

Nagoya Kanko Hotel Oden Hyoshigi

名古屋観光ホテル おでん 拍子木

  • Fushimi, Aichi
  • Oden,Japanese / Nabe (hot pot) / Oden / Sake

青山 光Hikaru Aoyama

Using his experience and taking over the Japanese food culture, Mr. Aoyama also challenges himself to create new creations.

He was born in 1986 in Aichi. His father was a chef, naturally leading him to the culinary world. After training, he entered the Nagoya Kanko Hotel and was appointed as head chef upon the opening of "Hyoshigi" in August 2023. With a career of over 20 years, he is a master of Japanese cuisine and continues to hone his in-depth knowledge and skills in numerous cuisines.

青山 光Hikaru Aoyama

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