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Otaru Masazushi Zenan
おたる政寿司 ぜん庵
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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西岡 秀美Hidemi Nishioka
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Hidemi Nishioka transformed himself from a fisherman into a sushi artist making the most of the great taste of fish
Born February 13th, 1961, Hidemi Nishioka is a native of Hamanaka-cho, Hokkaido. After graduating from vocational school, he joined his father, who was a fisherman, to go fishing out at sea for two years. When the fishing season came to an end and he went for a meal at a sushi restaurant, it struck him that if he cooked the fish he caught in a similar way, they would be delicious. He then aspired to be a sushi artist and began his training at Omi Sushi Sohonten in Kushiro. Afterwards, he refined his skills at sushi restaurants, hotels, and other establishments in Yoichi and Kushiro. In 1989, he joined Masazushi and worked at the main store, becoming manager of Otaru Masazushi Zenan in 2010.
西岡 秀美Hidemi Nishioka
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Uni Murakami Hakodate Main Branch
うに むらかみ 函館本店
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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村上 朋子Tomoko Murakami
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Childhood with sea urchin experience. Followed her mother, she took over the restaurant.
She was born in Hokkaido in 1978. Her grandparents owned a sea urchin factory where she played as a child. Graduated from a technical school, she started working in Sapporo as a physical therapist. At the age of 24, she joined her mother's restaurant [Uni (sea urchin) Murakami Hakodate Main Branch]. 13 years have passed since she took over her mother's restaurant and passion for sea urchin, as a young owner.
村上 朋子Tomoko Murakami
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Gendai Saryo Ginza Fugetsudo
現代茶寮 銀座風月堂
- Ginza, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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槙 紫音Sion Maki
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A French chef who cooks earnestly, preserving the old while continuing to evolve.
Mr. Maki was born in 1997 in Saga. He chose to become a chef because he loved creating and wanted consumers to see the process of creating dishes up close. While studying at a culinary school, he traveled to France to study French cuisine at local restaurants. After returning to Japan, he honed his skills at restaurants such as le sputnik in Roppongi and L'Ojier in Ginza. In September 2023, he took on the role of the only chef at Ginza Fugetsudo. While preserving the traditional flavors of French cuisine, he constantly seeks innovation.
槙 紫音Sion Maki
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Wagyu Restaurant Bungo Gion
和牛料亭 bungo 祇園
- Gion, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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松村 匠章Masaaki Matsumura
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Mr. Matsumura attracts customers with "Oita Wagyu beef," which he adores for its delicious taste, with Kyoto's traditional culture.
He was born in 1983 in Hyogo. The manager of the Wagyu Restaurant Bungo Gion. While honing his wide-ranging skills in Japanese cuisine as a chef, he has also produced restaurants for many years, establishing about 60 restaurants in Japan and abroad. He has been involved in various businesses, including yakiniku, shabu-shabu, and izakaya (Japanese-style pubs). During his activities, he came across "Oita Wagyu" and was fascinated by its lean flavor and delicious taste. In 2023, he established his current restaurant to share this beef's charm in the ancient city. In a refined traditional setting in Kyoto, he presents the ultimate deliciousness of Wagyu beef.
松村 匠章Masaaki Matsumura
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RRR Kobe Beef & Wine Otemachi
RRR Kobebeef&Wine otemachi
- Otemachi, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Steak / Wine
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大和田 龍之介Ryunosuke Owada
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Mr. Owada is creating new landscapes in Roppongi's French cuisine with charming dishes that blend the classic and modern.
Mr. Owada was born in 1988 in Chiba Prefecture. Growing up watching his father, who was a French chef, he aimed to walk the same path. After graduating high school, he went to France, where he became accustomed to the food and culture of that country. He then studied under the chef Mr. Koji Watanabe at the famous Tokyo restaurant L'ecrin Ginza. After working in several restaurants, such as Quintessence in Kitashinagawa, Marche de Jyuban in Azabu-Juban, Le Bistro, and 336ebisu in Ebisu, he currently works at RRR Kobe Beef & Wine Otemachi.
大和田 龍之介Ryunosuke Owada
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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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MUSIUM
MUSIUM
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Cocktail / Whisky
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梶原 威志Takeshi Kajiwara
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Mr. Kajiwara is a bartender with various faces, offering conversation and drinks unique to the bar.
He was born in 1972 in Oita. While studying design at university, he began working part-time as a bartender. After graduation, he worked as an art director but also continued to hone his skills as a bartender, obtaining "Whiskey Professional" certification as a "Whiskey Connoisseur." He has diverse backgrounds, such as organizing his own band with deep knowledge of music. With a three-way approach featuring drinks, art, and music, he entertains guests who visit the bar.
梶原 威志Takeshi Kajiwara
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Asahikawa Jingisukan Daikokuya Kichijoji Branch
旭川成吉思汗 大黒屋 吉祥寺店
- Kichijoji, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Beer
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柴田 宏和Hirokazu Shibata
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Following his parents' footsteps, Mr. Shibata entered the rewarding world of the food and beverage industry.
He was born in 2001 in Hokkaido. Developed an interest in the culinary world after seeing his parents working in a restaurant. Since then, he nurtured a deep admiration for the world of cooking and decided to follow the same path. Graduated from Hakodate Culinary School and began as part-time staff when the Asahikawa Jingisukan Daikokuya Hakodate Goryokaku Branch opened. He became interested in the charm of Jingisukan, customer service, and how to approach meat, leading him to join the company as a full-time employee.
柴田 宏和Hirokazu Shibata
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BLACK TERRACE
BLACK TERRACE
- Ikejiri-Ohashi/Mishuku, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Seafood / Steak
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小川 健太Kenta Ogawa
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Fascinated by BLACK TERRACE, Mr. Ogawa turned from a photographer to the world of food.
He was born in 1992 in Kanagawa. When he was working as a photographer after graduating from university, he reached a turning point when he met BLACK TERRACE. That restaurant has a unique atmosphere which fascinated him, then he decided to transition into a chef. Having always enjoyed cooking, he began his career as a chef at the age of 25. After that, he has devoted himself to further study and is now active as a chef. He pursues sensitive cuisine worthy of the expressive restaurant.
小川 健太Kenta Ogawa
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Toriya Otori
鶏屋 鳳
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Chicken / Nabe (hot pot) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)
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八木 裕史Hirofumi Yagi
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A chef with passion entered the cooking field to realize his dream since he was young.
He was born in June 1973 in Hokkaido. He wanted to be a chef since he was young, as he liked to please people with his food. To realize this dream, he entered the restaurant industry. While operating a bar and serving alcohol and delicious food there, he started thinking about opening a restaurant specializing in chicken, and the thought got stronger. In 2008, being fully prepared, he opened [Toriya Otori]. This restaurant has become popular serving delicious chicken dishes elaborated in their own ways, and many guests return as repeaters. He is always searching for dishes that the guests will become addicted to.
八木 裕史Hirofumi Yagi
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Piopiko
Piopiko
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Mexican/Central American,Global/International / Mexican/Central American / Asian Creative Cuisine / Cocktail
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上北 哲也Tetsuya Uekita
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Fascinated by Mexico's unique flavor, Mr. Uekita deepened his cuisine exploration.
He was born in 1983 in Osaka. Being fascinated by the delicious vegetables his grandmother grew when he was a child was the starting point for his career as a chef. Upon graduating from university, he moved to the United States. While receiving agricultural training, he worked with Mexicans and was introduced to Mexican food. After returning to Japan, he started his career as a chef at a Japanese restaurant in Osaka, gaining experience in various genres such as cafes and Italian. In 2020, he was appointed chef of Piopiko in Ace Hotel Kyoto, as his solid skills and multinational experience were in high demand.
上北 哲也Tetsuya Uekita
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Kuroge Wagyu Nikusho Ichie Koshitsu Bettei
黒毛和牛肉匠いちえ 個室別邸
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)
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西尾 僚Ryo Nishio
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A part-time job during college led Mr. Nishio to become a chef.
He was born on February 13, 1989, in Kochi. Having always been interested in cooking, he found the joy and fun of cooking through part-time work in a restaurant as a student. He became especially interested in beef and worked at a restaurant specializing in beef. After working at a Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) restaurant, he joined "Kuroge Japanese Beef Motsu Nabe Ichie" (Japanese beef hot pot). Following his experience at a kushiyaki restaurant, he joined Ichie, a Japanese black beef hot pot restaurant. Then, he moved to Kuroge Wagyu Nikusho Ichie, where he continues to work today.
西尾 僚Ryo Nishio
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arkua
arkua
- Kokubuncho/Ichibancho, Miyagi
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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渡邊 政也Masaya Watanabe
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A chef who creates playful dishes while utilizing French techniques.
Mr. Watanabe was born in 1986 in Miyagi. When he was 19 years old, he met a French chef, which led him to the culinary world. He honed his skills in the kitchen of a members-only hotel and later served as a sous chef at the Michelin one-star restaurant nacree. After that, he established various restaurants, including a wine bar and a restaurant specializing in curry, and opened arkua in January 2022.
渡邊 政也Masaya Watanabe
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XEX ATAGO GREEN HILLS / Salvatore Cuomo Bros.
XEX ATAGO GREEN HILLS / Salvatore Cuomo Bros.
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Cocktail
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サルヴァトーレ・クオモSalvatore Cuomo
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Influenced by his father, a chef, Mr. Cuomo aspired to become a chef at 11.
Mr. Cuomo was born in Naples, Italy. Influenced by his father, a chef, he aspired to become a chef at 11 and apprenticed at his uncle's restaurant. Since then, he traveled back and forth between Japan and Italy and continued his training. He is credited as a pioneer who made "Napoli Pizza" famous in Japan. In terms of cuisine, he always aims to be the only one, not the number one. He serves as the grand chef of the "Italian" cuisine at the XEX brand to spread its flavor not only in Japan but also to the world every day.
サルヴァトーレ・クオモSalvatore Cuomo
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Margotto e Baciare
Margotto e Baciare
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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加山 賢太Kenta Kayama
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A chef who manipulates aromas and temperature to cook seasonal ingredients into exquisite dishes.
Mr. Kayama was born in 1984 in Hiroshima. Growing up looking up at his father, a chef, he learned from childhood that being a chef is not only about making delicious food but also about making customers feel at ease and happy. He trained at renowned restaurants such as the three Michelin-starred Motoazabu Kanda and Quintessence. In 2014, he was appointed chef at Margotto e Baciare. In June 2022, Margotto Hawaii opened in Hawaii. He works between both Nishi-Azabu and Hawaii.
加山 賢太Kenta Kayama
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TOGO'S
東郷（TOGO'S）
- Gaienmae/Aoyama-Itchome, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Soba (noodles) / Sake
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東郷 健一郎Kenichiro Togo
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With global Japanese cuisine that transcends national boundaries, the famous chef continues to move with the times.
Mr.Togo was born in 1964 and is a native of Tokyo. At 18 years old, he began training at the Tosa (modern Kochi Prefecture) cuisine restaurant Neboke, located in Akasaka. After that, he moved to New York and gained experience as head chef at a branch of the long-standing sushi restaurant Hatsuhana. He also worked at a popular Japanese restaurant in Manhattan. With an enthusiastic invitation from Mr. Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, the owner and chef of NOBU, he joined NOBY NEW YORK CITY as an opening staff. Through his activities in Israel and his work in London, he was appointed as head chef of the Tokyo branch. In 2009 he struck out on his own. Currently, he works at a new restaurant in Minami-Aoyama.
東郷 健一郎Kenichiro Togo
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LIEN
LIEN
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- French,Italian/French / French / Seafood / Wine
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堀 裕大Yudai Hori
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The owner-sommelier carefully selects wines and dishes in blissful harmony.
Mr. Hori was born in 1983 in Wakayama. In high school, he became interested in the food and beverage industry because he liked to eat delicious food. Starting training at a dining bar in Umeda, Osaka, he learned many things, including serving as a waiter. He especially explored wine and obtained a sommelier certificate in 2009. In 2014, he opened his own restaurant and gained popularity. In 2024, the restaurant moved to its current location. With its unchanged flavor, it has been well received by customers who enjoy relaxing in a more elegant space than ever before.
堀 裕大Yudai Hori
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Shabu-shabu Sukiyaki Unagi Yoshino
しゃぶしゃぶ・すき焼き・鰻 吉野
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets)
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Ristorante CROSS 47
Ristorante CROSS 47
- Asato/ Sakaemachi Market, Okinawa
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Wine / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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高良 盛将Seisho Takara
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Inspired by family joy, a passion for cooking blossomed.
Mr. Seisho Takara was born in 1988 in Okinawa. The joy he felt when his family was happy as he helped them cook led him to become a chef. Influenced by a TV drama about a chef's growth, he honed his skills in Italian cuisine. After training at an Italian restaurant in Okinawa Prefecture, he was selected as a manager at a restaurant specializing in pasta. He further gained various experiences, such as becoming a sous chef at another restaurant. In January 2019, he was appointed assistant manager and is now head chef.
高良 盛将Seisho Takara
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ACiD brianza
ACiD brianza
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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児玉 智也Tomoya Kodama
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Mr. Kodama is a young genius who captivates foodies with boundless creativity and versatility.
He was born on the 30th of June 1990 in Otaru, Hokkaido. Ever since he was a child, he loved to help his mother cook. After graduating from high school, he went to a culinary school and entered Jardin Potager Teranishi in Sapporo at 20. After two years of apprenticeship, he worked at Restaurant Miyabi before heading to France at 26. There, he honed his skills at Sa.Qua.Na in Honfleur and Kadeau in Denmark. Upon returning to Japan, he organized several pop-up dining events before meeting Chef Yoshiyuki Okuno and taking on the role at Acid brianza.
児玉 智也Tomoya Kodama
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