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Shiba KOSO
芝KOSO
- Shibakoen/Tokyo Tower, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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狩野 義忠Yoshitada Kano
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Mr. Kano offers the utmost taste of prime Japanese Wagyu beef with abundant experiences in both Western and Japanese cuisine.
He was born in 1979 in Tokyo. He is the head chef of Shiba KOSO. Fascinated by the taste and elegant appearance of dishes prepared by professional chefs, he entered the culinary world. While honing his wide-ranging cooking skills at Western-style restaurants in Tokyo, he also visited Kyoto to eat at Japanese restaurants and learned how to combine ingredients and arrange them beautifully. In 2009, he joined "Niku no Sushiya GINZA KOSO", serving Wagyu beef dishes. Since then, he has been dedicated to Wagyu beef. For his skill, he was appointed as the head chef of the current restaurant, KOSO's main branch. He entertains guests from Japan and abroad with a wide variety of meat dishes and seasonal dishes.
狩野 義忠Yoshitada Kano
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Sandaya Honten -Yasuragi no Sato-
三田屋本店−やすらぎの郷−
- Sanda, Hyogo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak
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大野 順司Junji Ono
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Seeing the delight on his customers' faces is what really drove him to become a professional
Born in Hyogo prefecture on November 20th, 1984, he started working part time at Sandaya Honten -Yasuragi no Sato- during his student days. Even though he had no cooking experience, he decided to become a chef because he was interested in cookery and thought that making things would be really worthwhile. He also wanted to see the look of delight on customers' faces when they tried his food. He started his career as a food preparation assistant and learned the basics on the job. He continues to carefully craft every dish as the restaurant's deputy head chef.
大野 順司Junji Ono
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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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Yakiniku Horumon Seiji
焼肉ホルモンせいじ
- Kanda, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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金 太河Taeha Kim
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Mr. Kim deepened his knowledge and honed his skills through practical work.
He was born in 1996 in Tokyo. He began his career in the food and beverage industry at 21. Initially, he worked as a hall staff at a yakiniku restaurant in Roppongi. While his main duties were to serve customers, he set his sights on becoming a chef and deepened his knowledge of meat and other foods while performing his work. Later, he realized his wish and became a kitchen staff member. Since then, he has honed his skills as a chef in the Roppongi and Azabu areas, mainly in yakiniku restaurants. He currently works as a chef at Yakiniku Horumon Seiji.
金 太河Taeha Kim
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Kitsune
きつね
- Nara, Nara
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)
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木田 翼Tsubasa Kida
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A man who inherits the passion of Mr. Shusaku Toba.
Mr. Kida was born in 1992 in Chiba. He reconsidered his career path after being passed over for a recommendation at the university he had been aiming for since entering high school. Despite his parents' opposition, he went on to a culinary school. After graduation, he worked at hotels and famous restaurants in Tokyo before becoming sous chef at sio in April 2019. In December 2019, he became o/sio chef after experiencing the launch of Parlor Ohashi. From April 2021, he represents sio's ism as the chef of the new sukiyaki restaurant Kitsune in Nara.
木田 翼Tsubasa Kida
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KAKA
華々-KAKA-
- Hamamatsu Station, Shizuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Local Sake
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渡瀬 正之Masayuki Watase
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Mr. Watase fascinates his guests with a wide variety of Japanese and Western dishes produced by his extensive experience in Japanese cuisine and sushi.
He was born in 1974 in Shizuoka. The owner of KAKA. Through the experience of enjoying seasonal vegetables and sake, he felt the great pleasure of dining out and entered the culinary field. After training at a Japanese restaurant in Hamamatsu City, he gained experience at a Sushi restaurant. After further honing his skills at a Sushi kappo restaurant, he worked as the head chef at Enshu Hamanoya, a Japanese restaurant in Hamamatsu Station. In 2009, he opened his current restaurant and became independent. In 2019, he relocated to Zaza City Hamamatsu to welcome a wider range of guests. In addition to local customers, he also entertains domestic and international travelers with seasonal delicacies.
渡瀬 正之Masayuki Watase
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Nihon-ryori Ootsu
日本料理おお津
- Sayama, Saitama
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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梶浦 健一 Kenichi Kajiura
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Mr. Kajiura offers warm hospitality with dishes prepared wholeheartedly and carefully, starting from selecting ingredients.
He was born in 1972 in Saitama. Started his apprenticeship at a Japanese restaurant in Tokorozawa, initially with a casual interest in cooking due to his love for food. Inspired by an encounter with a colleague he respects as a person and a chef, he seriously honed his culinary skills and became even more fascinated with cooking. Then, he moved on to work at a Ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurant) in Ginza, where he also worked as a head chef. Afterward, he opened his restaurant in Nippori, which was popular for seven years before returning to Saitama. He then contributed to the launch of Ootsu and became the head chef when it opened in November 2019.
梶浦 健一 Kenichi Kajiura
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Yakiniku Hajime
焼肉 基
- Isezakicho/Chojamachi, Kanagawa
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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青木 俊一Shunichi Aoki
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With 20 years of experience in Yakiniku, Mr. Aoki realizes his ideal with the trust cultivated through experience and hard work.
Since he started his culinary journey, he has been dedicated to Yakiniku only. He is a chef who is fascinated by the world of Yakiniku and continues to explore its depth. He gained extensive experience in various restaurants, honing his cooking skills and learning restaurant management. In particular, he focused on selecting ingredients, preparation, and grilling methods to enhance his knowledge and skills. After that, he opened a Yakiniku Hajime to serve the kind of Yakiniku he had envisioned.
青木 俊一Shunichi Aoki
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Kitashinchi Yakiniku Satsuma - Ginza Branch
北新地焼肉さつま 銀座店
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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小松 甲斐Kai Komatsu
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Seeking and searching for a rewarding job, Mr. Komatsu got to where he is now.
He was born in 1989 in Kochi. He had a part-time job experience at a restaurant as a student. He moved to Tokyo when he started working for a company. However, he was attracted to the skills of the owner who established the current company and the work in the service industry, so he changed his job. From the beginning of the opening of Kitashinchi Yakiniku Satsuma Ginza Branch, he stood at the restaurant with the owner. Currently, he's in charge of the restaurant as a restaurant manager.
小松 甲斐Kai Komatsu
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Juraku no Sono
聚楽の園―じゅらくのそのー
- Okayama Station, Okayama
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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仲吉 司Tsukasa Nakayoshi
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The "fun of cooking" that Mr. Nakayoshi learned in practical work is the start of everything.
He was born in 1988 in Okinawa. When he went to a vocational school in Okayama, he experienced a part-time job at a restaurant. Through his experiences, he learned the "fun of cooking" and aspired to be a chef. In a creative Izakaya where he has worked for five years, he was influenced by the research enthusiastic owner and developed a growing admiration for the work of a chef. After that, he started his life as a chef in earnest. He has experience as a chef in Italian and meat bars and is currently active at Juraku no Sono.
仲吉 司Tsukasa Nakayoshi
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Yamato Ryori Tsukiji Ihachi Nigou
倭料理 築地伊八 弐號
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Steak
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岩本 隆嗣Takashi Iwamoto
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Mr. Iwamoto builds bonds between people through his passion and experience with Sushi.
He was born in 1972 in Hyogo. From an early age, he was exposed to the world of food at his uncle's sushi restaurant, and this environment nurtured his passion for cooking. He developed his skills at Kyoto's famous restaurant Kitcho and in Kobe, acquiring a delicate sense of taste as well. As he gained experience, he also learned to value the emotions and stories behind the food. Later, he decided to join the current restaurant because he shared the passion and enthusiasm of the owner. Currently, he is demonstrating his skills fully at Tsukiji Ihachi Nigou.
岩本 隆嗣Takashi Iwamoto
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Isshinmaru Dogo Branch
一進丸 道後店
- Dogo Onsen, Ehime
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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替地 亮介Ryosuke Kaechi
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Cooking and foodstuffs have been a part of Mr. Kaechi's life since childhood, as his parents owned a fresh fish store.
He was born in 1976 in Ehime. His parents ran a fresh fish store, so cooking and foodstuffs were familiar to him from an early age. After working in the aquaculture business, he became independent at 27 and opened a restaurant. After that, he launched a company and currently operates seven restaurants in Ehime Prefecture. In January 2025, he opened the Isshinmaru Dogo branch as an affiliate of the popular Isshinmaru restaurant in the Okaido shopping street in Matsuyama City. Like the main branch, it is a place where you can enjoy the "deliciousness of Ehime" to the fullest.
替地 亮介Ryosuke Kaechi
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Akaushi Dining yoka-yoka KITTE Hakata Branch
あか牛Dining yoka-yoka KITTE博多店
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Gyudon (beef bowl) / Hamburger Steak / Steak
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八坂 良Ryo Yasaka
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Mr. Yasaka's life as a chef started from an experience at a wedding hall.
He was born in 1971 in Saga. During the summer vacation of high school students, he worked part-time in the kitchen at a local wedding hall. At that time, he knew the fun of cooking and chose a chef as his future dream. After graduation, he entered the world of cooking and started training. He spent 15 years at a Chinese restaurant and a total of 15 years at a Korean restaurant, a Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant, a Japanese restaurant, and so on. Currently, he works as a chef at Akaushi Dining yoka-yoka KITTE Hakata branch.
八坂 良Ryo Yasaka
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Roppongi Sunahama
六本木 砂浜
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Okinawa Cuisine
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山田 有輝 Yuuki Yamada
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Serving dishes that reflect the rich ingredients and flavors of Okinawa.
Mr. Yamada chose a career in the restaurant business because he loves to communicate with people. To provide a cozy space and create a heartwarming place for visitors, he continued working hard day by day. His love for Okinawan cuisine led him to open Roppongi Sunahama to share its charm with as many people as possible.
山田 有輝 Yuuki Yamada
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Kurogewagyu Yakiniku Yamaki
黒毛和牛 焼肉山喜
- Minato-ku/Minami-ku/Midori-ku, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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山喜 健Takeshi Yamaki
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Mr. Yamaki brings the taste of the famous restaurant to more people. Realizing a dream of "owning a restaurant" that he has had since he was a student.
He was born in 1981 in Nagasaki. Since he was a student, he has enjoyed traveling alone and cooking. Working part-time at a restaurant, he saved his money and often traveled around the world. With a desire to own his restaurant in the future, he became a chef and trained at a Yakiniku restaurant in Nagoya. He decided to set up his restaurant so that more people would be able to enjoy the taste of the restaurant. In August 2023, he opened Kurogewagyu Yakiniku Yamaki.
山喜 健Takeshi Yamaki
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Yakiniku Motoyama Akihabara Branch
焼肉もとやま 秋葉原店
- Akihabara, 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 the carefully selected Kobe beef.
An unrivaled lover of yakiniku, Mr. Watanabe fell in love with the taste of Yakiniku Motoyama and left the company where he had worked for many years to join Yakiniku Motoyama. He started as a cooking assistant and later worked as a manager at all Yakiniku Motoyama restaurants. Currently, he is working hard as head of the food service division.
渡部 一彦Kazuhiko Watanabe
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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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Horutanya Sakae Branch
ほるたん屋 栄店
- Sakae, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat)
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榊間 周平Shuhei Sakakima
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Mr. Sakakima offers impressive dishes with the miracle of local ingredients. The taste of Gifu captivates the world.
Mr. Sakakima was born in 1988 in Tokyo. While living in Tokyo, he visited Gifu and decided to pursue a career in food after having a meal at Amiyaki-tei. After that, he moved to Gifu and trained at Amiyaki-tei, which he longed for. In 2019, he started a new challenge at Horutanya. In 2023, he moved to the current restaurant, Horutanya Sakae Branch, managing the restaurant as a restaurant manager.
榊間 周平Shuhei Sakakima
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Truffle Restaurant and Bar HIDE OUT
トリュフ料理専門店＆バー HIDE OUT
- Meriken Park, Hyogo
- Creative,Sosaku (creative) / Steak / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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岡田 康人Yasuto Okada
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Mr. Okada values the hotel's hospitality and provides attentive service to his guests.
He was born in 1967 in Fukui. Entered employment with the company that manages the Kobe Port Tower Hotel. He learned various jobs, including restaurant work, and was involved in the launch of other hotels. As a chef, he honed his skills mainly in Japanese cuisine but also in Yakiniku and Western cuisine. When HIDE OUT opened in November 2023, he assisted in developing the menu. Now, while being involved in the overall management of the hotel as a board member, he works hard every day to make the restaurant a delight for the guests.
岡田 康人Yasuto Okada
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Hidagyu Sukiyaki Nakabashi Wakachiya
飛騨牛すきやき 中橋 わかちや
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Sake
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山田 裕紀Yuuki Yamada
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After working in various genres, Mr. Yamada's challenge is to promote the appealing food and culture of his hometown.
He was born in 1990 in Gifu. His career in the restaurant industry began at an Italian restaurant in Nagoya. From the age of 21, he took on a managerial position. From age 25, he worked as a head chef at a dining bar and bistro in Nagoya. After that, he returned to his hometown and once left the restaurant industry, but returned to it again at the age of 32 when Stake Creation Company started up its restaurant division. In 2024, Hidagyu Sukiyaki Nakabashi Wakachiya opened. He is now promoting the fascinating food and culture of his hometown.
山田 裕紀Yuuki Yamada
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