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Sushikappou Ku-kai
寿司割烹空海
- Chiba Station, Chiba
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General
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村木 未来Mirai Muraki
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Born into a family of chefs, Mr. Muraki honed his skills from the age 15 to pursue a career as a sushi chef.
He was born in 1985 in Chiba. Growing up in an environment where many family members and relatives were chefs, he became familiar with cooking from a young age. He began his apprenticeship in Japanese cuisine at the age of 15. After his early years in Ueno and Kinshicho, he honed his skills in various sushi restaurants across Tokyo, including Roppongi, Ginza, Akasaka, and Ebisu. Since April 2019, he has been performing his expert skills at the newly opened Ku-kai. He is known for meticulous work and thoughtful customer service.
村木 未来Mirai Muraki
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SH’UN Wine & Dine
ワイン＆ダイン「シュン」
- Namba, Osaka
- Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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大津 康樹Koki Otsu
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Mr. Otsu is a chef who pursues the possibilities of Japanese cuisine from a unique perspective and serves delicious food.
He was born in 1981 in Yamaguchi. Chose to become a Japanese chef because he was interested in being a cook. He started his career at the New Otani Osaka Shiromi. Based on his experience there, he trained at a counter kappo restaurant in Tamatsukuri. In 2011, he moved on to SH’UN Wine & Dine, where he is currently the head chef. He finds satisfaction when his thoughts and feelings in cooking reach the guests, enjoying his daily creative activities.
大津 康樹Koki Otsu
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Uni Senmonten Yoichiya Hakodate Asaichi Branch
うに専門店世壱屋 函館朝市店
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Donburi (rice bowl)
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五十嵐 秀平Syuhei Igarashi
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Mr. Igarashi uses his dexterous hands to create beautifully presented dishes.
He was born in 1997 in Aomori. He wanted to find a career that would allow him to utilize his dexterity. Among the different options, he discovered the potential in cooking and started a career as a chef. As he continued his training, he began to feel the depth of the art of cooking and pushed himself even further. Appointed manager of Yoichiya Hakodate Asaichi Branch, which opened in April 2023, he has been creating his specialty dishes.
五十嵐 秀平Syuhei Igarashi
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Daigomi
醍醐味
- Marunouchi, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Robatayaki (coal grilling) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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明野 孝志Takashi Akeno
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Mr. Akeno has developed skills and a deep love for ingredients to take his cooking to the next level.
He was born in 1976 in Tokyo. His parents owned a yakitori restaurant, and his admiration for his father's cooking inspired him to become a chef. After graduating from Hana Culinary College, he began training at a kappo restaurant serving fugu (blowfish) and unagi (eel), both of which require particular skills in Japanese cuisine. Under the tough environment, he continued to hone his culinary skills. In 2007, he joined the current company. Keeping up his hard work and passion, he became the head chef of Daigomi in 2022.
明野 孝志Takashi Akeno
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Steak House CAPITAL
ステーキハウス キャピタル
- Yomitan/Chatan, Okinawa
- General,Western / General / Steak
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照屋 英大Eita Teruya
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The experience of working part-time made him to become a chef in teppanyaki (grilled on iron griddle) cuisine.
He was born in 1989 in Okinawa prefecture. Through his part-time wroking experience as a service staff at [Steak House Capital] in his high school days, he got fascinated with the restaurant field. After graduating from high school, he had a training as a chef to improve his skills, and became a chef in teppanyaki (grilled on iron griddle) cuisine. He is still actively working as a chef at [Steak House Capital], and considers it important to have communication with the guests and grill the ingredients upon their request.
照屋 英大Eita Teruya
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CARNEYA ANTICA OSTERIA
カルネヤ
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Steak / Wine
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高山 いさ己Isami Takayama
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He has been surrounded by meats since he was born!
He was born as the 2nd son of a popular Japanese BBQ restaurant in Asakusa and grew up with Japanese BBQ 6 days a week. When he was 18, he dined at some 50 restaurants and approached [Chez Pavot Blanc] in Nishi Azabu with wonderful food and service, to start his culinary career. He further broadened his experience at [ENOTECA] and went to Italy in 2002. After he came back and worked as a chef at some restaurants in Tokyo, he opened [CARNEYA] in 2007.
高山 いさ己Isami Takayama
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Unagi-ka Shibafuku-ya
うなぎ家 しば福や
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Donburi (rice bowl) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)
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柴田 哲滝Satoru Shibata
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He went from observing his father who was farming eel, to entering the cooking field.
He was born in 1972 in Aichi prefecture. Observing his father who was an eel farmer, he was fascinated with eels and eel cuisine. Though he worked once as a foreman in the construction industry, he left the industry to start training as a chef in 2003 at [Sumiyaki Unafuji] in Nagoya. After working as its master chef and manager, he went independent and finally opened [Unagi-ka Shibafuku-ya].
柴田 哲滝Satoru Shibata
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Tetsuju
鉄じゅう
- Namba, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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多々納 大展Hironobu Tatano
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Mr. Tatano is a chef born in a town of food and humanity who also runs a farm.
He is a native of Osaka. After graduating high school, he trained at the famous Osaka restaurant Kushinobo. Four years later, he left the restaurant business. But at 25, he opened a 5-square-meter restaurant in Soemon-cho, Minami, Osaka. That was the beginning of it all. He acquired qualifications as a sommelier, sake connoisseur, and cheese sommelier and also started his own farming in Kushimoto, Wakayama. He is a chef born and raised in Osaka, a city of kuidaore (to eat until drop) filled with human kindness.
多々納 大展Hironobu Tatano
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Ginza Hassen
銀座 八仙
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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杉本 修一Shuichi Sugimoto
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Specializes in kaiseki cuisine that uses premium ingredients and mixes various elements.
Mr. Sugimoto trained at hotels in Tokyo (kaiseki, globefish, and more) and ryotei restaurants in Akasaka. At the age of 30, became head chef at a ryotei restaurant in Akasaka, and at 35, became head chef of Japanese cuisine at a long-established hotel in Yokohama. After working as the manager of a counter kappo restaurant in Akasaka, he opened Sugimoto in Azabudai in 2005. In 2016, it moved to Ginza and operated as "Ginza Sugimoto." In October 2022, he joined a new project of Hachinohe Sake Brewery to become the head chef and director of "Ginza Hassen."
杉本 修一Shuichi Sugimoto
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Marconsorts +plus
マルコンソールプリュ
- Nagoya Station, Aichi
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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山本 雅司Masashi Yamamaoto
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Having been familiar with cooking since childhood, Mr. Yamamoto trained at a French restaurant in Tokyo.
He was born in 1987 in Fukui. He spent his childhood in Obama City, facing Wakasa Bay, where he felt close to fresh seafood. While standing in the kitchen at home for his working parents, he discovered the joy of cooking and went on to fisheries high school. After attending a vocational school to further study culinary skills, he trained at "Kitajimatei" and "Restaurant Sakaki" in Tokyo. Afterward, he relocated to Nagoya and continued to refine his skills at the bistro Innover. He now works at "Marconsorts +plus," valuing the charm of the ingredients.
山本 雅司Masashi Yamamaoto
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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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Kioicho Fukudaya
紀尾井町 福田家
- Nagatacho, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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松下 俊一Shunichi Matsushita
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With the seasonal food and dinnerware made by the famous artist Rosanjin, Mr. Matsushita delivers the poetic feelings of the seasons.
Mr. Matsushita was born in 1969 in Nagano. The head chef at Fukudaya. Raised among the nature of southern Nagano, he grew up knowing the food ingredients of mountain villages. After graduating high school, he studied at Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka, and then moved to Tokyo. After refining his skills at a fugu blowfish restaurant in Ginza, and Japanese restaurants in high-class hotels in Tokyo and Hakone, he started his working relationship with Fukudaya in 2006. After serving as the sous chef for many years, he began his current position in 2016. He makes delicious seasonal dishes and every day perfects the taste of food served on dinnerware made by Rosanjin, charming guests from Japan and overseas.
松下 俊一Shunichi Matsushita
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Kushitei Kyobashi Ginza-itchome
串亭 京橋銀座一丁目
- Kyobashi, Tokyo
- Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / General / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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赤石 雄Yu Akaishi
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Since school age, Mr. Akaishi has set out for a career in the culinary world.
After studying Japanese and Kyoto cuisine, he joined Real Taste Corporation from Kappo Cuisine. He has been working with his skills to make the customers' time at the counter more important. After serving as the head chef of another new restaurant, he became general chef of Kushitei. He is committed to seasonal ingredients and continues to discover new ways to use these ingredients by combining 100 percent sunflower oil with his special breadcrumbs.
赤石 雄Yu Akaishi
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Japanese Restaurant Hana-Goyomi
日本料理「花暦」
- Namba, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sushi
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花田 浩之Hiroyuki Hanada
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Mr. Hanada is enjoying his life as a chef, realizing the dream that he has been drawing since childhood.
He was born in 1971 in Fukuoka. His love of cooking since childhood led him to dream of becoming a chef in Osaka. To fulfill this dream, he began training as a chef at a catering restaurant specializing in Kyoto-style kaiseki and Japanese cuisine. The restaurant owner-chef introduced him to Mr. Kurosaki, the executive chef at the time, and he joined Hana-Goyomi. Currently, he stands at the forefront as the restaurant's Executive Head Chef for Japanese cuisine.
花田 浩之Hiroyuki Hanada
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RY'S cafe bar
RY'S cafe bar
- Maruyama Park, Hokkaido
- Wine Bar,Bars (pubs) / General / Italian / Wine
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植木 虎之介Toranosuke Ueki
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Researching every day in pursuit of "customer satisfaction."
Mr. Ueki is the chef at RY'S cafe bar. With his parents being cooks, he had many opportunities to be exposed to food from an early age. His interest in food grew daily, and he eventually became a chef himself. In addition to the recipes he has learned in his native environment, he takes on the challenge of developing a variety of menus, incorporating various self-taught ideas. He always seeks customer satisfaction, strives to improve his cooking skills, and creates more attractive menus.
植木 虎之介Toranosuke Ueki
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Yakumo Hashimoto
八雲はし元
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese
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橋元 健Ken Hashimoto
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A chef bringing the taste of Naniwa, Osaka, where culinary culture flourished, to the Kanto region.
Mr. Hashimoto is a native of Toyonaka City in Osaka. He has been interested in cooking ever since he was young and was brought up in an environment where he had many chances to encounter food. At his part-time job in a restaurant, he saw professionals at work with his own eyes and was determined to go down the path of cooking. He polished his skills at the famous Osaka restaurant Naniwa Kappo Kigawa to become a chef. He worked as head chef at the Nishiazabu Kappo restaurant Niko, and for 5 consecutive years, gained a Michelin 1-star rating. Mr. Hashimoto also enjoys eating food, and his witty talking style and warm character add so much to the already richly flavored food.
橋元 健Ken Hashimoto
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Ebisu Shoten Minami 2 Nishi 5
恵美須商店 南2西5
- Odori Park, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton)
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増田 義昭Yoshiaki Masuda
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A manager who leads customers to a smile by paying attention to the space where they enjoy their meals.
Mr. Masuda was born in 1986 in Hokkaido. He was away from his home prefecture for 10 years but joined Ebisu Shoten after returning in 2017. Since 2022, he has worked as the restaurant manager at Ebisu Shoten Minami 2 Nishi 5. He serves dishes made with fresh Hokkaido ingredients and served with care, with the hope that customers will "enjoy Hokkaido's local cuisine." In addition, he values communication with guests that allows them to spend an enjoyable and comfortable time in a way that only izakaya bars can provide.
増田 義昭Yoshiaki Masuda
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Creo-ru Dotonbori Branch
くれおーる道頓堀店
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Takoyaki (octopus balls)
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中原 伸浩Nobuhiro Nakahara
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Being told that the food he cooked was "delicious" was Mr. Nakahara's start.
He was born in 1973 in Toyama. In his part-time job as a student, he was told that the food he made was "delicious." That experience inspired him to decide to become a chef in the future. After graduating high school, he entered the culinary world and began training. He honed his skills at Ginza Aster and other yakiniku restaurants. He joined Creo-ru Corporation in 2012. Currently, he is working as a chef at Creo-ru Dotonbori Branch.
中原 伸浩Nobuhiro Nakahara
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FLOWER WALL MONE
FLOWER WALL MONE
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Parfait
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松島 昭博Akihiro Matsushima
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Mr. Matsushima offers dishes from his experience in Italian and French cuisine.
He was born in 1987 in Tokyo. His earliest experience in the food and beverage industry was at a restaurant where he worked through an introduction by a relative. He started his career as a chef at an Italian restaurant. After that, he entered a French restaurant and further brushed his skills. After studying at restaurants of various genres, he joined FLOWER WALL MONE in June 2023. Currently, he is supervising the kitchen operations.
松島 昭博Akihiro Matsushima
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Nagomi
和（ナゴミ）~nagomi~
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / Cocktail / Whisky / Highball
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北澤 彰斗Akito Kitazawa
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Mr. Kitazawa proposes a glass of healing in a corner of downtown.
He was born in 1990 in Nagano. As a bartender at bars in Tokyo and Osaka, he has continued to serve healing drinks to people passing through the downtown area. Currently, Mr. Kitazawa is the manager of Nagomi. He proposes a moment of relaxation in the corner of Shinjuku-sanchome.
北澤 彰斗Akito Kitazawa
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