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tawara
tawara
- Korinbo/Katamachi, Ishikawa
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Wine
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俵 徹也Tetsuya Tawara
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Based on his experiences and passion in Kyoto and France, Mr. Tawara creates a gentle fusion of Japanese and French cuisines.
He was born in 1974 in Ishikawa. Inspired by a love for making things, he started his career as a chef. After honing his skills in Japanese cuisine at a restaurant in Kanazawa for three years, he moved to France. He gained experience for a total of three years at renowned restaurants in Provence and Perigord. After returning to Japan, he worked at Gion Okumura, a Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)-style French restaurant in Kyoto, for four and a half years, where he further developed his skills in the fusion of Japanese and French cuisine. In 2012, he returned to his hometown, Kanazawa, and founded tawara. His creative and gentle cuisine, born from his experience in Kanazawa, France, and Kyoto, attracts food lovers inside and outside the prefecture.
俵 徹也Tetsuya Tawara
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Japanese Fermented Degustation Bar ODORU
Japanese Fermented Degustation Bar ODORU
- Honmachi/Sakaisujihonmachi, Osaka
- Vegan/Vegetarian/Macrobiotic,Other / Shojin Ryori (Buddhist cuisine) / Shojin Ryori (Buddhist cuisine) / General
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若宮 たみ江Tamie Wakamiya
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Ms. Wakamiya offers guests food that is kind to the body and soul.
Hello, my dears, This is Tamie from Japanese Fermented Degustation Bar ODORU. My wish is to be your friend, and this thought is based on my own experiences, such as traveling to many countries and living overseas. What always comes to my mind is that you can experience a place more deeply when you have friends there, even in the middle of your travels. Among those experiences, dining is something that fully stimulates all five senses, making your experience richer and deeper. For that reason, I've opened my place in Osaka, the city where I grew up and where I still fall in love with every day. I'd love for you to have a local experience, just as we Japanese enjoy at home-savoring the umami and dashi uniquely of Osaka, as well as fermented foods and seasonings that are distinctly Japanese. At my place, I focus on using domestic ingredients and elements of Buddhist cuisine, which promote both physical and mental health. You can even enjoy a mini-lesson on Japanese dining culture while you dine. I will be very happy if you come to love Japan even more through these experiences than you know now. Thank you. Sincerely, Tamie
若宮 たみ江Tamie Wakamiya
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GARDEN HOUSE MINATOMIRAI
GARDEN HOUSE MINATOMIRAI
- Sakuragicho, Kanagawa
- Pasta/Pizza,Italian/French / Pizza / Pasta / General
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岡田 宏太郎Koutaro Okada
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An experienced Italian chef who continues to realize his childhood dream.
Mr. Okada was born in 1974 in Kanagawa. Having been interested in food since he could remember, he decided to pursue a career in the food business. Experienced in moving to Italy to study authentic Italian cuisine. After returning to Japan, he served as a head chef at restaurants at famous hotels such as Peninsula Tokyo and Mandarin Oriental Tokyo. Before the Corona disaster, he also showed his skills in Honolulu's membership-based Italian. Currently, he serves as the general chef of several restaurants, including GARDEN HOUSE MINATOMIRAI.
岡田 宏太郎Koutaro Okada
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Mori no Kenja
森の賢者
- Miyako Island/Ishigaki Island, Okinawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Okinawa Cuisine
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鈴木 淳Jun Suzuki
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He has a desire to share the wonderful food culture and ingredients of Yaeyama with the world.
He was born in 1970 in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. He enjoyed making things even as a child, and at the time dreamed of becoming a woodworker in the future. After being hired to work at a company, he spent his spare time traveling across Japan by bicycle. Upon visiting Okinawa, the cultural differences took him by surprise, so he quit his work and moved to the island of Ishigaki in 1995. He wanted more people to know about Ishigaki's safe, trustworthy food products, and as a result, opened Mori no Kenja in January of 1997. He now works to spread the food culture of Yaeyama to a wider audience.
鈴木 淳Jun Suzuki
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Fugu Ryori Tomoe
ふぐ料理 ともえ
- Kyotogosho/Nishijin, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Fugu (blowfish)
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亀井 一洋Kazuhiro Kamei
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His insight on Fugu (globefish) and continuous efforts to improve his dishes has brought the restaurant to win the stars.
He was born in 1950 in Hyogo. He says with a grin that he went to a university to be an engineer, however [being deceived by his parents with fair words], he started to work at the kitchen of [Fugu Ryori Tomoe] run by his father, then became the 2nd generation at the age of 29. Now the restaurant has the stars, and he is the chairman of Kyoto Fugu Association and executive director of Japan Globefish Association (as of 2015).
亀井 一洋Kazuhiro Kamei
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WAGYU YAKINIKU beef by KOH Hiroo Main Branch
WAGYU YAKINIKU beef by KOH 広尾本店
- Hiroo, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Hamburger Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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KOHKOH
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With an experience in a Michelin-listed restaurant, Mr. KOH continues to express New York culture.
He was born in 1977 in Tokyo. Though he worked in the construction industry for years, he changed jobs when he was invited to assist at a newly opened Japanese BBQ restaurant. He wanted to put his all into studying to be the best in the industry, so in 2011 he went to New York by himself. Soon after coming to the United States, he worked at a Japanese BBQ restaurant on Michelin. He studied hard there for 5 years and even became a sous chef. In 2017, after returning to Japan, he opened the beef by KOH, a Japanese BBQ restaurant that offers a taste of New York culture.
KOHKOH
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Ryuduki TEPPAN
Ryuduki TEPPAN
- Kinshicho/Sumiyoshi, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Hamburger Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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?田 航一Koichi Takada
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Mr. Takada makes the most of his experience and welcomes the guests with his time-consuming cuisine.
Mr. Takada was born in 1971 in Miyazaki. He trained in the Western-style food department of a hotel. After working at Jiyugaoka patisserie, he worked as a sous-chef at an embassy in Tokyo in Aoyama, where he learned French cuisine and cuisine from around the world. Then after serving as sous-chef at an Italian restaurant in Tokyo, he worked at Ore no French/Italian affiliate before joining his current company in October 2019. He is now working as the head chef of the culinary department of "restaurant REGINA," "Ryuduki TEPPAN," and other affiliated restaurants.
?田 航一Koichi Takada
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Sushi Tsutsumi
すし堤
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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堤 昌平Shohei Tsutsumi
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Born in Kumamoto and trained in Osaka, refining the masterful skills to perfection.
Mr. Tsutsumi was born in 1989 in Kumamoto. Raised in a family of sushi chefs, he joined the family business at 15. After three years of training, he honed his skills at a Japanese restaurant in Osaka for about 15 years. With a foundation of solid technique and refined sensibility, he went on to establish his own restaurant, Sushi Tsutsumi. His sushi pursues a sense of harmony between the ingredients and rice, paying particular attention to bringing out the natural appeal of the ingredients to the fullest.
堤 昌平Shohei Tsutsumi
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ESPICE
ESPICE
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- French,Italian/French / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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江見 常幸Tsuneyuki Emi
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A chef who preserves long-standing traditions while offering the joy of new culinary experiences.
Mr. Tsuneyuki Emi was born in 1981 in Kobe, Hyogo. After training at a famous restaurant in Kobe, he moved to France. He studied at Michelin 3-star Auberge du Vieux Puits in the Languedoc region of southern France and Michelin 3-star Arpège in Paris. Upon returning to Japan, he served at a gastro bar, KNOT, which was awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand three years in a row, and became chef at ESPICE in 2016. With a deep love and respect for his hometown of Kobe, he continues to lead Kobe's French culinary scene.
江見 常幸Tsuneyuki Emi
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Kiyose Soba Kashiwaya
季寄せ 蕎麦 柏や
- Mitaka, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese
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長田 浩Hiro Osada
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He was fascinated by the idea of working with Japanese cuisine
During his time as a student at culinary college, an older student took him to a Japanese restaurant and showed him what it was like to be a head chef there. He immediately became fascinated by the beautiful work that chefs of Japanese cuisine do. He began working in this area because he wanted to become a teacher of Japanese chefs.
長田 浩Hiro Osada
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Ginza Fujita
銀座ふじた
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Sake
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藤田 雅之Masayuki Fujita
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Mr. Fujita, who is devoted to Japanese cuisine, fascinates guests with his exploration of flavors and seasonal Japanese dishes brought by his careful work.
He was born in 1975 in Fukui and owns Ginza Fujita. He grew up familiar with a wide variety of ingredients and cuisine at his father's restaurant and has been in the kitchen since childhood. At an early stage, he acquired cooking techniques that are completed with the five senses, such as sound and aroma and has continued his quest for the essence of deliciousness. After running his restaurant in Fukui, he moved to Tokyo to study at a famous restaurant there. In April 2022, he opened his current restaurant in Ginza. Every day, with sincere efforts, he develops courses rich in seasonal flavors, showing the climax of his life as a chef.
藤田 雅之Masayuki Fujita
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Hida beef bone TAKAYAMA RAMEN MATSURI Osu Branch
飛騨牛骨高山ラーメン祭 大須店
- Yabacho/Osu/Kamimaezu/Tsurumai, Aichi
- Shio Ramen (salt-flavored ramen),Ramen (noodles) / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Gyoza (dumplings) / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen)
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荻島 剛Takeshi Ogishima
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Mr. Ogishima fascinates his guests with ramen, which he puts in the flavor of Hida.
He was born in 1984 in Fukuoka. When he was about to start his career, the timing was right, and he decided to go into the culinary field. His love for ramen led him to train at Matsuri Takayama Branch, where he dedicated himself to making ramen. Currently, he is serving at the Matsuri Osu Branch. His delicate flavors and high skill level captivate guests and drive the restaurant's popularity.
荻島 剛Takeshi Ogishima
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Yakiniku Fuji
焼肉富士
- Oshiage, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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山本 賢Ken Yamamoto
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Mr. Yamamoto combines trendy style with the image of the Yakiniku restaurant run by his grandmother.
He was born in 1987 in Tokyo. His grandmother ran a Yakiniku restaurant, and his father ran an Okonomiyaki restaurant. As a result, cooking has been familiar to him since he was young. He aspired to be a chef, and trained at his father's restaurant after graduating from school. He then worked at a Yakiniku restaurant in Ginza to hone his skills. Although he served as executive chef, his desire to open his own restaurant grew more substantial, and he invited his colleague, Mr. Takagi, to join him in becoming independent. In December 2024, Yakiniku Fuji opened. "I want people to enjoy really delicious Yakiniku," he says.
山本 賢Ken Yamamoto
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Sushi Kimura
すし喜邑（㐂邑）
- Futako-Tamagawa/Yoga, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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木村 康司Koji Kimura
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"Master of Aged Sushi" celebrated for patiently facing ingredients and accumulating experiments
Born in 1971 in Tokyo, Kimura Koji was born as a third generation of his family-business sushi restaurant. After having trained in his grandfather's restaurant and his uncle's, he entered the well-known tempura restaurant [Mikasa] just before opening his restaurant. As a result, this experience contributed greatly to his aged sushi, learning how to prepare ingredients without using water. Kimura established [Sushi Kimura] when he was 33 years old. Accumulating experiments for a long time, he invented a new genre of sushi,"Aged Sushi." After Michelin Guide 2013, [Sushi Kimura] has obtained two stars for 5 years straight.
木村 康司Koji Kimura
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wanogi
鮨和のぎ
- Hiroo, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sushi / Kyoto Cuisine
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長田 了Ryo Osada
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Mr. Osada is a master chef who, with the excitement of his childhood in his heart, creates sophisticated dishes steeped in tradition.
He was born in 1973 in Tokyo. As a child, he was impressed by his mother's cooking and developed a genuine curiosity about "how to make such delicious food." He studied at Nakamuraro and Wakuden, both long-established restaurants in Kyoto, where he mastered the art of tradition and innovation. After returning to his hometown, he worked at a kappo restaurant in Kagurazaka, where he deepened his skills and learned management know-how for the restaurant business. Based on this experience, he is pursuing cuisine that delivers excitement to visitors at Sushi Wa Nogi.
長田 了Ryo Osada
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Teppanyaki Sumiyaki Saito
鉄板焼炭焼さいとう
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Seafood / Steak
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齋藤 大樹Daiki Saito
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Mr. Saito, the owner, serves his proud teppanyaki and char-grilled dishes, where guests can enjoy the cooking scene right in front of their eyes.
He was born in 1979 in Tokyo and raised in Hiroshima. As his father was a chef and his maternal grandmother ran a Japanese-style hotel, he decided to become a chef and moved to Tokyo. While training in the restaurant business of Tokyu Corporation, he also attended a confectionery school and honed his skills in Western cuisine, banquet cuisine, and bridal cuisine. Later, he worked at a creative Japanese restaurant. In 2004, he worked at a Teppanyaki restaurant in Ginza, and he became the chef and owner of Teppanyaki Oribe in 2010, the predecessor of the current restaurant. In 2019, he relocated the restaurant and re-opened it independently with a new name, Teppanyaki Sumiyaki Saito.
齋藤 大樹Daiki Saito
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Oryori Sogo
御料理そごう
- Kawaramachi Station, Kagawa
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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十川 和彦Kazuhiko Sogo
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Mr. Sogo uses his steady accumulation of experience to prepare dishes that impress and invite people to return.
He was born in 1980 in Kagawa and began his culinary career at 17, working part-time at an Izakaya (Japanese-style pub). After that, he continued to gain experience at Japanese restaurants in the prefecture. He has been refining his Japanese cuisine skills not only through the techniques he learned in his training but also through his efforts. In 2018, he opened his own restaurant, Oryori Sogo, which he had longed for. He expresses the local flavors of his hometown with his knowledge and talent in each dish. His cuisine, which draws out the best of the ingredients and combines amazing taste and beauty, has gained the support of many people.
十川 和彦Kazuhiko Sogo
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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
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青山 光Hikaru Aoyama
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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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Sushiya Nobu
すしや宣
- Hiroo, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Soba (noodles) / Sake
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皆川 宣央Nobuo Minagawa
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Experience and passion poured into each dish, an endless pursuit of Japanese beauty.
Mr. Minagawa was born in 1983 in Gunma. From an early age, he loved to create things with his own hands, and as he grew up, he became deeply fascinated with the artistry of Japanese cuisine. After eight years of training at a sushi restaurant, he worked at a Japanese cuisine and Unagi (eel) dishes restaurant for ten years, followed by two years honing his skills at a soba specialty restaurant. In 2022, he opened Sushiyab Nobu, offering an original course featuring a wide range of dishes, including sushi, Japanese cuisine, and soba.
皆川 宣央Nobuo Minagawa
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Sushi Kazumasa
鮨一正
- Shibuya East Exit/Miyamasuzaka, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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渡邉 敏章Toshiaki Watanabe
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Mr. Watanabe steps forward with his skills and ambition.
He was born in 1991 in Saitama. As a student, he discovered the appeal of Japanese food through a part-time job at a sushi restaurant and was drawn to its depth. After graduating from high school, he began training in Japanese cuisine. He spent ten years honing his skills as a sushi chef at several sushi restaurants. Then, he joined his current company because he sympathized with the representative's personality and management philosophy. In 2022, he was in charge of Sushi Kazumasa at the same time as it opened.
渡邉 敏章Toshiaki Watanabe
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