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Chanko Sakaba Edosawa Ryogoku-Ekimae Branch
ちゃんこ酒場江戸沢 両国駅前店
- Ryogoku/Kikugawa, Tokyo
- Nabe (hot pot),Japanese
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奥山 直之Naoyuki Okuyama
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Delivering smiles to customers through dining.
Mr. Okuyama was born in 1974 in Yamagata. He has been interested in cooking ever since he was young. He learned of the joys of cooking at a dining establishment where he worked part-time during his student days and was drawn in by the world of food. He learned various knowledge and skills, such as Hokkaido cuisine, Kyoto cuisine, sushi, and Kaiseki cuisine - all of which have made him the chef he is today. Utilizing his over 20 years of experience, he now works as head chef and pours his efforts into developing the menu and raising future generations of chefs.
奥山 直之Naoyuki Okuyama
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Shabu Kamekichi
しゃぶ亀吉
- Yakuin, Fukuoka
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Nabe (hot pot)
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Karen Kagoshima Branch
華蓮鹿児島店
- Tenmonkan/Bayside, Kagoshima
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / General
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山下 竜吾Ryugo Yamashita
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Mr. Ryugo Tamashita brings delicious ingredients from Kagoshima to his guests' table.
He was born in 1976 in Kagoshima Prefecture. He's always been interested in cooking ever since he was little, and as years went by, his love for food increased. After graduating from high school, he was hired by A-Coop Kagoshima Inc. Then, he decided to become a chef and joined [Shoku no Oasis Zino], which is directly managed by the JA Kagoshima Prefectural Economic Foundation of Agricultural Cooperatives, to polish his skills. In 2017, he moved to [Karen Kagoshima Branch] managed by the same foundation. He is working in the kitchen every day with the sole purpose of bringing to his customers' table all the delicious ingredients from Kagoshima making the most of their flavor.
山下 竜吾Ryugo Yamashita
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Teppan Dining SEEKS
鉄板Dining SEEKS
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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坂野 稔Minoru Sakano
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Inspired by his father's cooking, Mr. Sakano has been devoted to his cooking career.
He was born in 1981 in Toyama. Influenced by the dishes his father cooked for him as a child, he naturally learned to cook because he began to cook for himself. Since working part-time in restaurants as a student, he has been pursuing a career in the food and beverage industry. Experienced working in a hotel kitchen and as a head chef at a kappo restaurant. Attracted by teppanyaki, which can be cheated, he opened his current restaurant.
坂野 稔Minoru Sakano
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Ebisu Shoten Shinsatsu BLOCK Branch
恵美須商店 シンサツBLOCK店
- Shin-Sapporo/Shiroishi, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sushi / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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舘野 友紀Yuuki Tateno
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To see the happy faces of customers. A chef who delivers delicious food and smiles.
Mr. Tateno is a native of Sapporo. He worked for 13 years as a cooking manager at a Robata (Japanese - style barbecue cooked over charcoal) restaurant in Susukino, honing his culinary skills. After that, he made up his mind to own his own restaurant. Utilizing his experience, he became a chef at Ebisu Shoten Shinsatsu BLOCK Branch. With the desire to provide customers with delicious food at a reasonable price, he takes great care with his suppliers and offers dishes with outstanding cost performance. He runs the restaurant with all his heart and soul so that people can have an enjoyable dining experience through delicious food.
舘野 友紀Yuuki Tateno
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Magurobito Betsuan Nihonbashi Branch
まぐろ人別庵 日本橋店
- Nihonbashi, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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出口 瑠尉Rui Deguchi
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Mr. Deguchi wants to thoroughly master his craft! With his stoic nature, he found himself becoming a sushi chef.
Mr. Deguchi was born in 1985 in Nagasaki Prefecture and grew up near the sea. So, fresh seafood was always on the table from a young age. After tasting various fish dishes, he decided to become a sushi chef handling fresh fish and moved to Tokyo. After 2 years of training at a sushi restaurant in Ginza, he was invited by a senior chef he admired to work at the affiliated restaurant where he now works. He is a stoic who pursues it to its end once he starts on a path. Presently, he is the general manager of all affiliated restaurants Hatazushi and Magurobito.
出口 瑠尉Rui Deguchi
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Bon. nu
Bon.nu
- Hatsudai, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / General / Steak
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来栖 けいKei Kurusu
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Turned from foodie to food communicator. Mr. Kurusu provides an inspiring culinary experience with sincere interactions.
He was born in 1979 in Saitama. He has eaten at over 20,000 restaurants and published a book on restaurants at the age of 25, which became widely known. Since then, he has appeared in numerous media as the "King of Gastronomy," but in 2009, he graduated as a "foodie," who eats and shares information. He is now focusing on training young chefs and developing the food and beverage industry. At Bon.nu, which opened in 2015 as the culmination of his efforts, he takes a sincere approach to the ingredients he uses. He continues to share the essence of "food" with the public by creating dishes that will remain in their memories.
来栖 けいKei Kurusu
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Kushitei Shibuya Stream
串亭 渋谷ストリーム
- Shibuya South Exit, 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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Coltrane Kyoto Branch
Coltrane 京都店
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Curry,Curry / Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) / Curry / Beer
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中西 りえRie Nakanishi
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Ms. Nakanishi offers every dish with all her heart.
After working part-time at the affiliated restaurant Khaos Spice Diner, she became the manager of Coltrane Sanjo Kiyamachi Branch upon the restaurant's opening in August 2021. Her passion for curry never stops, such that she even goes out to eat curry on her days off.
中西 りえRie Nakanishi
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Yakitori Shouchan Roppongi Branch
焼き鳥 ショウチャン 六本木店
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Beer
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寺田 大地 Daichi Terada
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Mr. Terada knows the joy of customer service and brings pleasure to guests with a smile.
He was born in 1990 in Tokyo. A part-time job he started in high school brought him to the fascination of the food and beverage industry. After five years of part-time work, he was promoted to manager, a position he held for six years. Later, he became interested in serving customers at Izakaya (Japanese-style pubs) and moved to his current company to gain more experience. He acquired more experience in affiliated restaurants and now manages the Yakitori Shochan Roppongi Branch as a manager.
寺田 大地 Daichi Terada
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Unagi No Tokunaga Hokubu
うなぎの徳永 北部
- Kumamoto, Kumamoto
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)
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牛嶋 拓也Takuya Ushijima
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With the entire staff working together, Mr. Ushijima preserves the traditional eel.
He was born in 1995 in Kumamoto. Joined Tokunaga in 2010. He has been actively involved as a chef and server at various locations, including Unagi No Tokunaga Hokubu, Kyomachi Saryo Tokunaga, and Unagi Nobori. Currently, he manages multiple branches, supports staff across different locations, and protects the traditional flavors passed down.
牛嶋 拓也Takuya Ushijima
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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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Ryuzushi
龍寿し
- Yuzawa/Okutadami, Niigata
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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佐藤 正幸Masayuki Sato
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Mr. Sato is a unique sushi chef who combines the blessings of the island country with local mountain food.
He was born in 1969 in Niigata. He is the second generation of Ryuzushi, which has lasted for more than 50 years in Minami-uonuma. After graduating high school, he moved to Tokyo and trained there, then in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. He took over the restaurant at 28 and built a fish purchase route that does not pass through the market, aiming to provide "the world's most cost-effective sushi." On the occasion of the restaurant renovation in July 2021, it became a counter sushi restaurant. His sushi, which uses wild vegetables and local produce of Minami-uonuma, attracts the attention of food connoisseurs from all over the country.
佐藤 正幸Masayuki Sato
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Creative Japanese Confectionery Studio BASHOAN
創作和菓子工房 芭蕉庵
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Ice Cream / Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) / Japanese Tea
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齋藤 有未Yumi Saito
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She jumped into the field of Japanese confectionery along with her passion toward sweets and people.
She was born in 1996 in Osaka prefecture. She often made sweets since she was a child, as she liked cooking and also satisfying people. She was so astonished by eating tasty [warabi-mochi (bracken-starch dumpling)] at [Bashoan], as well as its style of grinding a stone mill to make your own flower, that she longed to be on the providing side. She started working at [Creative Japanese Confectionery Studio Bashoan] in 2015. Currently she is actively working as its manager, offering the traditional tastes with her smile to bring the enjoyment she experienced to many people.
齋藤 有未Yumi Saito
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SUSHIGEN
すし験
- Marunouchi, Aichi
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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秋枝 泰祐Hiromasa Akieda
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Crafting a perfect experience for each day's guests.
Mr. Hiromasa Akieda was born in 1970 in Aichi Prefecture and started in the restaurant business at the age of 20. He has worked in Nagoya, Aichi, focusing his studies on Japanese food, and became familiar with a variety of ingredients. He currently manages [SUSHIGEN], where he carefully chooses the perfect ingredients and sake for each day's guests, serving a blissful experience over the counter.
秋枝 泰祐Hiromasa Akieda
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Shabuzen Roppongi Branch
しゃぶ禅 六本木店
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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田中 泰宏Yasuhiro Tanaka
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From art to cuisine. The head chef, Mr. Tanaka, continues to hone his skills in pursuing beauty common to both.
Mr. Tanaka was born in 1978 in Tokyo. Originally specialized in art. Aspire to become a cook, having been inspired by Japanese food with the same beauty as the art world. After graduating from a culinary school, he joined Nadaman and began his career in earnest. Following Park Hyatt Tokyo, he joined the Shabuzen group in 2001. In 2011, he left the group to widen his perspective on food and trained in Italian and other western cuisines. In 2020, he assumed the head chef post at Shabuzen Roppongi Branch.
田中 泰宏Yasuhiro Tanaka
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Yakitori Miyagawa Otemachi branch
やきとり宮川 大手町店
- Otemachi, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Sake
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柴田 勲Isao Shibata
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In the battleground of restaurants, he is aiming to be the overwhelming No.1 restaurant in the area.
He was born in 1963 in Toyama prefecture. He found that the restaurant field was fun and deep while working a part time job in his school days. After graduating from high school, he trained at a Japanese pub in Tokyo for 7 years, and entered MIYAGAWA Co., Ltd. in 1989. He became the manager of the Otemachi branch when it opened, and managed the whole kitchen. His current goal is to be the overwhelming No.1 restaurant in the battleground of restaurants of Tokyo. He inspects the branches every month, to develop ideas to improve the working environment and operation of his restaurant. He attracts many repeaters with his friendly personality.
柴田 勲Isao Shibata
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Ginza Seiten
銀座 青天
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Steak
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青木 祐一Yuichi Aoki
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Mr. Aoki offers a relaxing experience with quality flavors that make you want to eat every day.
He was born in 1967 in Ibaraki. Interested in cooking from an early age, he decided to become a chef when he was in high school. After 20 years of training at a famous restaurant in Tokyo, he honed his skills under the supervision of a master chef who appeared on "Ryori no Tetsujin" (Iron Chef) and continued to further his training. Later, he worked as the head chef at Okahan, owned by Shinbashi Kanetanaka, a long-established Japanese restaurant, where he gained a wide range of experience. By chance, he was involved in the launch of Ginza Seiten and became the head chef when it opened on February 14, 2024.
青木 祐一Yuichi Aoki
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Sumibi Yakitori to Hakata Motsunabe Nagare Nishiki Main Branch
炭火焼き鳥と博多もつ鍋 ながれ 錦本店
- Nishiki-sanchome, Aichi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Mizutaki (chicken hot pot)
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寺口 真央Mao Teraguchi
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Ms. Teraguchi is creating a store with an attractive atmosphere that makes people want to stop by.
She was born in 1988 in Aichi. Her interest in cooking was developed by a restaurant manager she met in high school. At Nagare, she tries to preserve the human connection with the enjoyment of cooking, to prepare delicious food for her customers, and to make sure that they fill their hearts as well as their stomachs as they dine. She values the relationship between herself, cooking, and customers.
寺口 真央Mao Teraguchi
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Sushi Mukau
鮨 無何有
- Shirokane/Shirokanedai, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Wine
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大山 武雄Takeo Oyama
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Mr. Oyama began his culinary career at 18 and learned the basics of cooking in Osaka and Tokyo.
Worked in a multinational restaurant in Australia, where he honed his skills outside of Japanese cuisine. After working at a five-star hotel in Hong Kong, he gained an overwhelming reputation as the owner of "Sushi Oyama" in Shanghai. The restaurant was awarded "Michelin Guide Shanghai" and received the "Best Japanese" prize in various awards. In 2021, he returned to Japan. He provides a new world by adding a worldwide sensibility to the essence of the delicate taste of Japanese fish.
大山 武雄Takeo Oyama
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