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Omi-Kaiseki Kiyomoto
近江懐石 清元
- North Otsu, Shiga
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kyoto Cuisine / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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清本 健次Kenji Kiyomoto
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Mr. Kiyomoto offers Omi Kaiseki with ingredients unique to Omi, using the exceptional skills he acquired in Kyoto cuisine.
He was born in 1967 in Shiga. After graduating from high school, he entered the culinary world. At 23, he took over his family's ryokan (Japanese-style hotel) and switched to kappo (Japanese cooking). He trained under Mr. Akihiko Maruta at Kyoto Cuisine Maruta and Mr. Seiji Tone, the head chef at Biwako Hotel. Studied under Mr. Akiyuki Shingu, the head of the Seiwa Shijyoryu (the Way of Court Knives), and served as a ceremonial chef at the Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Omi Jingu Shrine, and Ise Jingu Shrine. In 2004, he was featured in an NHK human documentary program about the inheritance of Kyoto's Osechi cuisine, which received a great response. In 2010, he assumed the name of Kensei Kiyomoto, the 35th head chef of the Seiwa Shijyoryu.
清本 健次Kenji Kiyomoto
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Okome to Wagyu Nakatake
お米と和牛 なか武
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Beef Steak / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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伊藤 寛夫Hiroo Ito
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A master of Japanese cuisine provides a luxurious dining experience.
Mr. Ito was born in 1969 in Tokyo. He is an experienced chef who has built a career in Japanese cuisine across various regions of Japan. Currently, he is the head chef at Okome to Wagyu Nakatake in Ginza. He offers a luxurious dining experience that delights all the senses, featuring carefully selected wagyu beef, the finest rice, and other exquisite ingredients.
伊藤 寛夫Hiroo Ito
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Yakiniku Horumon Daigoro
焼肉ほるもん 大五郎
- Gion, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Beer
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山本 大五郎Daigoro Yamamoto
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Mr. Yamamoto is making people around the world happy with Yakiniku.
He was born in 1977 in Kyoto. Formerly a professional boxer, he immersed himself in boxing from the ages of 15-31. After retiring, he joined the Italian restaurant THE SODOH HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO (Plan Do See Inc.) as a part-time employee, where he learned the joy of providing delicious food and drinks and a wonderful time to the people he cares about. He worked there for 6 years to learn about service, manners, and hospitality. With warm support from the company, he became independent. Yakiniku Horumon Daigoro celebrated its 10th anniversary in October 2024.
山本 大五郎Daigoro Yamamoto
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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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Miyakami
みやかみ
- Asamashita, Kanagawa
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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宮上 圭介Keisuke Miyakami
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Mr. Miyakami is a professional who has inherited the DNA of chefs and has been trained exclusively in Japanese cuisine.
He was born in 1979 in Kanagawa in 1979. Born to parents who owned a restaurant, he aspired to be a chef from an early age. Because the restaurant was located in a market, he grew up surrounded by quality ingredients and naturally developed the ability to judge them. After graduating from Hattori Nutrition College, he became certified as a dietitian and sommelier. He joined Tokyo Kitcho, where he had worked part-time since he was a student and continued training for about 13 years. Then, in 2007, he became independent and opened Miyakami.
宮上 圭介Keisuke Miyakami
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Wagyu no Kamisama
和牛の神様
- Dogenzaka/Shinsen, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Hamburger Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Sake
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市川 篤史Atsushi Ichikawa
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Aiming to create a memorable restaurant for guests, Mr. Ichikawa presents the charm of Wagyu beef ingredients.
He was born in 1976 in Tokyo. From an early age, he grew up dreaming of becoming a chef. He began his culinary training at 24, honing his skills in various kitchens in French, Western, and Japanese cuisine. At Wagyu no Kamisama in Dogenzaka, Shibuya, which opened in 2022, he suggests menus that further highlight the quality of the ingredients of Wagyu beef meat as the head chef. The menu is popular among both Japanese and non-Japanese guests. He constantly strives to make the restaurant a memorable place for guests.
市川 篤史Atsushi Ichikawa
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Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Medetaya
すき焼きしゃぶしゃぶ めでたや
- Asakusabashi, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Local Japanese Cuisine
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一場 恵Megumi Ichiba
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Moving from the apparel to the restaurant industry, Ms. Ichiba conveys the charms of her hometown, Gunma, through cuisine.
She was born in Gunma. Her customer service experience in the apparel industry led her to enter the world of service. At Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Medetaya, she introduces the fascinating culinary culture of various parts of Gunma Prefecture, focusing on Kusatsu, a local hot spring resort that is one of the most famous in Japan.
一場 恵Megumi Ichiba
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Kyoto Kanigin Kawaramachi Branch
京都 かに銀 河原町店
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Seafood,Japanese / General
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大山 武Takeshi Oyama
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An experienced Japanese chef offers all-you-can-eat crab.
Since his parents had a Japanese restaurant, Mr. Oyama had wanted to be a chef since childhood. He started working at a kappo restaurant and later served as head chef at a famous hotel. Through a connection with the company's representative, he has been the head chef at Kyoto Kanigin Kawaramachi Branch since 2023.
大山 武Takeshi Oyama
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Steak House Kanai Odawara-ekimae Branch
ステーキハウス金井小田原駅前店
- Odawara/Minamiashigara, Kanagawa
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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金井百香Momoko Kanai
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Ms. Kanai came across delicious local beef.
She trained and experienced in service and cooking for eight years at Steak House Kanai Omuro-Kogen branch in Ito, Shizuoka. Having studied teppanyaki and Western cuisine, she is currently working at Steak House Kanai Odawara Ekimae branch.
金井百香Momoko Kanai
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Kokubuncho Kurotaka
国分町 黒髙
- Kokubuncho/Ichibancho, Miyagi
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Sake
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穂? 恒彦Tsunehiko Hotaka
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Mr. Hotaka is a chef dedicated to the culinary profession in Sendai. His seasonal courses prepared with seafood from the Sanriku region enchant guests.
He was born in 1960 in Miyagi. The master of Kokubuncho Kurotaka. After graduating from culinary school, he has studied for many years, starting his career at a Japanese restaurant in Sendai. While learning and deepening his knowledge of Japanese cuisine's traditional techniques and tastes, he also acquired Italian techniques to broaden his culinary horizons. He pursues a Japanese x Western approach to cooking that further enhances the appeal of the ingredients. In addition, he has acquired a highly specialized "fugu chef's license." After working as a chef at a famous Japanese restaurant in Tachimachi, he has worked in Kokubuncho since opening his current restaurant in the fall of 2022.
穂? 恒彦Tsunehiko Hotaka
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rece
rece
- Nihonbashi, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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渡辺 勉Tsutomu Watanabe
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Presents the dishes that resonate with the five senses, featuring Japanese seasonal ingredients, delicate artistry, and techniques developed in the authentic environment.
Mr. Watanabe was born in 1975 in Ibaraki. He is a chef of rece. He trained for seven years in Florence, a city in central Italy, under the renowned chef Mr. Daniele Pescatore, where he learned the traditional techniques of authentic cuisine and honed his unique sense of bringing out the best ingredients. After returning to Japan, he showcased his skills at Italian government-certified restaurants. Eventually, he got a connection with his current restaurant, where he has been working since its founding in 2019. His meticulous and precise cooking captivates guests with exquisite flavors, and his collaborations with the sommelier for wine pairings have also received high praise.
渡辺 勉Tsutomu Watanabe
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Teppanyaki Fujita
鉄板焼 ふじた
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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山田 光孝Mitsutaka Yamada
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Mr. Yamada hopes guests enjoy the seasonally changing cuisine and scenery.
He joined Shinjuku Washington Hotel in 2005 and worked at the main building. After gaining experience at Manhattan Table- Grill & Dining, he started learning teppanyaki techniques and customer service at Teppanyaki Fujita in 2019. He has been the chef since 2021. With the illuminated courtyard in the background, he grills seasonal ingredients and carefully selected meats.
山田 光孝Mitsutaka Yamada
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MARCO
MARCO
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Seafood / Steak
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福丸 達也Tatsuya Fukumaru
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Making lots of people smile with the blissful taste of Kobe Beef.
Mr. Tatsuya Fukumaru was born in 1980 in Nagasaki. With a love of delicious food, he decided to enter the culinary world himself while visiting and eating at many restaurants during his school days. After graduation, he began training as a chef at a restaurant specializing in teppanyaki. He has developed a good eye for ingredient selection, especially Kobe beef and Kuroge Wagyu beef. While expanding his field, he worked as a chef for 16 years. In January 2020, he opened MARCO as the owner-chef. He works hard to let as many people as possible know about the genuine deliciousness of Kobe beef.
福丸 達也Tatsuya Fukumaru
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Innovative Japanese food Lufu
日本料理 るふ
- Hirao/Kiyokawa, Fukuoka
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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長谷川 竜也Tatsuya Hasegawa
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Offering global dishes that transcend the boundaries of Japanese cuisine, welcoming guests from around the world.
Mr. Hasegawa pursued his culinary career while experiencing diverse international cultures and further enhanced his skills and knowledge by visiting Michelin's three-star restaurants in Japan. After moving to Kagoshima to the potential of local cuisine, he became independent in 2023. Currently, he handles everything from sourcing ingredients and preparation to cooking and serving customers. He visits producers across Japan to deepen his understanding of local flavors and ingredients, breathing new life into his dishes. He values his relationship with the community and passionately seeks to refine his culinary skills daily.
長谷川 竜也Tatsuya Hasegawa
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Ginza Tamai
銀座 玉ゐ
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables)
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長谷川 久展Hisanobu Hasegawa
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Mr. Hasegawa is encouraged by his customers' comments, "It was delicious!".
He started working at Nihonbashi Tamai in December 2014 and moved to Ginza Tamai in April 2016. During the past 42 years, he has worked in the food and beverage industry, mainly in the Japanese food field. It makes him very happy when customers tell him that the dishes he serves them are delicious, so he works hard every day with that feeling in mind. Considering that conger eel dishes are rare in the world, his ambition is to make delicious dishes that everybody has never tasted before.
長谷川 久展Hisanobu Hasegawa
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SUSHI-FUMI
鮨 ふみ
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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平谷 史郎Fumio Hiraya
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Mr. Hiraya serves exquisite nigiri sushi with carefully selected seasonal ingredients and meticulous Edomae work.
He was born in 1977 in Osaka. After graduating from culinary school, he started his training as a sushi chef at the long-established Fukukizushi Nihonbashi Main Branch in Osaka. For eight years, he studied the meticulous handcrafting of Edomae-zushi at this restaurant, which originated in Yanagibashi, Tokyo. He then studied at Sushi Noguchi in Kitashinchi and opened his restaurant, SUSHI-FUMI, in Fukushima in the fall of 2015. His meticulous and time-consuming work conveys the authentic taste and spirit of Edomae sushi. As a sake connoisseur, he has a reputation for selecting sake brands and his ability to heat sake at the right time.
平谷 史郎Fumio Hiraya
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Binchotan Steak Ro Sakai
備長炭ステーキ炉sakai
- Yabacho/Osu/Kamimaezu/Tsurumai, Aichi
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Steak / Wine
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上田 徹也Tetsuya Ueda
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Mr. Ueda thinks of his guests and delivers moments of joy.
He was born in 1973 in Aichi. After working part-time as a student, he chose to become a chef. He is currently working as a chef at Sakai, which inspired him to pursue a career in food and beverage. He coordinates excellent courses, which are derived from the selected ingredients of each day, to suit each guest without being restricted by the menu. Creating a restaurant where customers can enjoy more than just eating is important to him.
上田 徹也Tetsuya Ueda
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HAKATAYA
HAKATA屋
- Kumamoto, Kumamoto
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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白根 龍獎Ryusuke Shirane
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Serves menus to match Kumamoto's local sake, shochu, and a variety of other drinks.
Mr. Shirane was born in 1994 in Kumamoto. Based on Japanese cuisine, he also experienced Western cuisine. With experience in various culinary genres, he has expanded his repertoire while honing his skills as a chef. Currently working at HAKATAYA. He offers a wide variety of menu items to match the unique drinks, including Kumamoto's local sake, shochu selected by the shochu sommelier, and Kikuka wine.
白根 龍獎Ryusuke Shirane
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Kibune WHAT'S
貴船WHAT’S
- Kurama/Kifune/Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese
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若林 良Ryo Wakabayashi
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Mr. Wakabayashi pursues Wagyu beef by considering the differences in taste and texture of each part of the beef and suitable cooking methods.
He was born in 1987 in Wakayama. Grew up fishing and enjoying nature in his childhood. After graduating from high school, he entered Taiwa Gakuen Kyoto Culinary Art College to pursue a career in culinary arts. After graduation, he worked at a major hotel, honing his culinary skills in the cooking department, focusing on Japanese cuisine. Later, through a relationship with a senior colleague from his hotel days, he joined Matsusakagyu WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi Branch. In addition to enhancing his knowledge of beef, he utilized his own experience to be involved in menu development and the launch of the branch and supervise the overall cuisine at the Kibune branch.
若林 良Ryo Wakabayashi
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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
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西 正希Masaki Nishi
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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
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