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Minami Aoyama Hifumi
南青山 ひふみ
- Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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加藤 寛史Hirofumi Kato
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Drawn to Minami Aoyama by a dream of opening his own restaurant as soon as possible
Born in Ibaraki Prefecture in June 1978, Chef Kato entered the world of cooking at age 23, but only six years later he was already entrusted to running a restaurant. Few years later, he became owner of a Japanese restaurant in Koenji, but on the lookout for his next project, he eventually found his current spot in Minami Aoyama, opening it in 2014. Though he adheres to traditions of Japanese cooking, he also offer dishes you cannot find anywhere else, and enjoys entertaining guests simply looking for a drink and a snack.
加藤 寛史Hirofumi Kato
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theBAR
theBAR
- Odaiba, Tokyo
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / Wine / Cocktail / Whisky
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Craft Burger & Grill Jiro
Craft Burger＆Grill Jiro
- Ueno, Tokyo
- Hamburger,Western / General / American / Beer
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高山 光弘Mitsuhiro Takayama
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Mr. Takayama inherited the "genes of chefs" and followed the path of a professional.
He was born in 1976 in Tokyo to parents who run an izakaya (Japanese-style pub). From an early age, he aimed to be a chef and, after graduating from high school, entered a culinary school. Following graduation, he studied Western cuisine at hotels and wedding halls and continued training. Then, gaining experience in a variety of restaurants, he took over his parents' restaurant in 2010. He wanted to create a pet-friendly restaurant, so he researched hamburgers independently and opened Craft Burger & Grill Jiro in December 2019.
高山 光弘Mitsuhiro Takayama
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Sotoroku
十十六 (そとろく)
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Soba (noodles)
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荒川 正敏Masatoshi Arakawa
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Grown up with appreciating the fact his service and dishes please his guests
Mr. Arakawa was born in 1968 in Hokkaido. His family was running a restaurant, so he grew up experiencing the great feeling of being appreciated by the guests for service and the food. After working actively at [Prince hotel] for 6 years, and also at an Italian restaurant in Tokyo, he entered Stillfoods inc. He succeeded at various restaurants such as a French restaurant, Italian restaurant, American restaurant, Korea restaurant, and teppanyaki restaurant. Presently he demonstrates his skills at [Sotoroku].
荒川 正敏Masatoshi Arakawa
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Yakiniku Kanda Seinikuten
焼肉 神田精肉店
- Kanda, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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大澤 一也Kazuya Ozawa
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Mr. Ozawa is an energetic manager who works hard every day to "share the joy of Yakiniku."
He was born in 1979 in Ehime. From a young age, he was familiar with cooking through helping his mother. This experience led him to dream of becoming a cook in the future. After graduating from school, he entered the culinary world and began his training. Worked widely in such places as an Italian restaurant, a dining bar, an izakaya (Japanese-style pub), and a ramen restaurant. Currently, he is the manager at Yakiniku Kanda Seikutsuten, which opened in August 2023. He carefully cuts and prepares meat every day, making the most of the deliciousness of each part of the meat.
大澤 一也Kazuya Ozawa
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Kagurazaka Oishinbo Main Branch
神楽坂おいしんぼ本店
- Kagurazaka, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Yuba (tofu skin)
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中田 大輔Daisuke Nakada
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Continuously choosing truly delicious ingredients based on training in places with their own character.
Mr. Nakada was born in 1980 in Tokyo. When he was in his third year of junior high school, the head chef of a small restaurant his parents frequented showed him what working in the kitchen was like. At that time, he was so impressed that he asked to become an apprentice. He started his apprenticeship at a fine restaurant in Asakusa. His feelings deepened as he was exposed to the local cuisine of various regions, including Shizuoka and Fukushima. After returning to Tokyo, he honed his skills in the world of Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) cuisine. In April 2020, he joined the Kagurazaka Oishinbo Main Branch. He is passionate about making the best theme of the ingredients that arrive directly from production sites every morning.
中田 大輔Daisuke Nakada
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Yonpachi Gyojou Uchisaiwaicho Branch
四十八漁場 内幸町店
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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伊藤 将宏Masahiro Ito
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Mr. Masahiro Ito (commonly known as Ma-kun) is a highly skilled fixed-net fisherman in Kushiura, Karatsu.
Ma-kun was born into a home of fishermen in Kushiura Bay and is a trueborn fisherman who continues to work using fixed-net fishing. The one in the back is the pole-and-line fisherman, Mr. Yusuke Oda. He is a unique pole-and-line fisherman - while working as a chef, he was awakened to the charms of the fishing industry and moved to Kushiura. They are thoroughly pursuing techniques for maintaining freshness and improving taste, such as destroying the fish's spinal cord, removing its stomach, and controlling blood removal as to the species and condition of the fish. Both of them are now indispensable fishermen for the restaurant group, supplying fish daily.
伊藤 将宏Masahiro Ito
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Tarikino Kappou
他力野割烹
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Wine / Sake
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他力野 慶太Keita Tarikino
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Challenging the Shuhari (follow the rules, break the rules, transcend the rules) of Japanese cuisine, Mr. Tarikino fascinates guests with various "freshly prepared" dishes that embrace the seasons.
He was born in 1974 in Nagasaki. Attracted by the way a chef finishes skewers behind the counter at a yakitori restaurant in his hometown, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field. After training at kappou and Japanese restaurants in Nagasaki City, he studied at a Japanese restaurant in Yokohama City. Then, he got to work with the Ukai Group and became the head chef at kappou ukai in Ginza Roppongi. As the culmination of his efforts, he founded his current restaurant in July 2022 and became independent. Serving dishes at the counter, which is his starting point, he serves " freshly prepared" dishes with creative and unique arrangements.
他力野 慶太Keita Tarikino
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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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Nihon Yakiniku Hasegawa Ginza Main Branch
日本焼肉 はせ川 銀座本店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Sake
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益田 宜明Noriaki Masuda
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A chef who specializes in Japanese cuisine creates possibilities for new yakiniku dishes.
Mr. Masuda was born in 1974 in Kanagawa. After graduating from high school, he entered the world of Japanese cuisine at 18. His chef career began at a ryokan(Japanese hotel) in Izu, Shizuoka. Later, he moved to Tokyo and worked at various Japanese restaurants throughout Tokyo city. As a chef dedicated to traditional Japanese cuisine, he has served numerous food connoisseurs. At Hasegawa, he combines his acquired skills and carefully selected ingredients to create new possibilities for yakiniku (Japanese barbecue).
益田 宜明Noriaki Masuda
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hale'aina HOA SHIBUYA
hale'aina HOA SHIBUYA
- Shibuya East Exit/Miyamasuzaka, Tokyo
- Dining Bar,Dining bar
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和氣 正敏Masatoshi Wake
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Mr. Wake wants to hear his customers say “delicious” from the bottom of their hearts.
He says he was inspired to pursue a career in cooking after making meals for friends who were very pleased with the food he prepared for them. Pursuing true customer satisfaction, he is also involved in product development, including the restaurant's original menu. Trained in Japan and abroad, he is currently the executive chef, devoted to menu development and mentoring younger chefs.
和氣 正敏Masatoshi Wake
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YAKITORI DINING ITADAKI COCCO CHAN Gotanda Branch
北海道焼鳥 いただきコッコちゃん 五反田店
- Gotanda, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Hokkaido Cuisine
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Fukusho
ふく匠
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Fugu (blowfish) / Nabe (hot pot)
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村田Murata
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Offers "a little bit better" at an affordable price, providing luxury for adults.
Ms. Murata is the Fukusho sub-leader, heading up the service staff. Fukusho offers a special dining experience in a corner of Ginza, including grilled blowfish, a rare dish in the Kanto area, and suppon nabe (hot pot with softshell turtle), which is not something commonly seen in everyday life. While the price range is reasonable, she and the restaurant provide guests with a luxurious time to enjoy "something a little good" with ease, keeping careful attention to service and space creation.
村田Murata
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Sake bar KoKoN
Sake bar KoKoN
- Asagaya/Koenji, Tokyo
- Sake Bar,Bars (pubs) / Sake / Highball
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大森 健司Kenji Omori
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Mr. Omori, conveying both the old and the new, is an owner who quietly burns his love for sake.
He was born in 1988 in Hyogo. While working as a freelance makeup artist in New York City, he also worked as a server in a Japanese restaurant, which hooked him on sake. After returning to Japan, he realized that although there were places where he could drink sake, there were not many places dedicated only to sake in Japan. So, after three years of study at a Japanese restaurant, he opened his own restaurant, Sake bar KoKoN. As a bridge between sake breweries and consumers, he promotes the goodness of sake.
大森 健司Kenji Omori
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Ushikoi Shinjuku Branch
赤身焼肉のカリスマ「牛恋 新宿店」
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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小泉 孟Hajime Koizumi
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Mr. Koizumi wants to serve joyful moments with his smile and heartwarming customer service.
He was born in 1996 in Tokyo. In 2024, he joined Ushikoi's Shibuya branch as a staff member. His love of meeting people and his passion for the hospitality industry led him there. At first, he was not very good at cooking, but he began to feel happy when he saw his guests eating the dishes with pleasure. He pays great attention to the finest detail to give guests happy memories. He always strives to provide better service. His smile and heartwarming customer service make the restaurant's atmosphere all the more wonderful.
小泉 孟Hajime Koizumi
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Rokkasen Nishiguchi Main Branch
六歌仙西口本店
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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迫田 進一郎Shinichiro Sakoda
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Welcoming guests with gracious customer service.
Was born in 1972 in Kagoshima. He originally worked in another field, but had the opportunity to join the food service industry. Day by day, as he continued to see customers' happy faces, he grew to understand how wonderful the industry was. As the owner of Rokkasan, he warmly welcomes every guest.
迫田 進一郎Shinichiro Sakoda
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El Torito Ikebukuro Nishiguchi
エルトリート 池袋西口店
- Ikebukuro West Exit, Tokyo
- Mexican/Central American,Global/International / American / Mexican/Central American / Imported Beer
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ハイメ ビヤローボスロドリゲスChef / Jaime Villalobos Rodriguez
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Gained experience at a restaurant in Mexico and then challenged himself to bring his skills to Japan.
Mr. Rodriguez was born in Mexico in 1993. He started his career at his family restaurant in Mexico. Having gained experience in the kitchen there, he decided to take on the challenge of bringing his native flavors to Japan by joining the kitchen staff at El Torito.
ハイメ ビヤローボスロドリゲスChef / Jaime Villalobos Rodriguez
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Ginza Namiki Hyotan
銀座並木 瓢箪 hyotan
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese
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Osteria da K. [Kappa]
Osteria da K.［Kappa］
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta
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礒貝 勝成Katsunari Isogai
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Various experience from famous Trattoria to a 3-star sushi restaurant.
He was born in 1976 in Tokyo. Influenced by his good cook mother, he liked cooking since he was a child. Deciding to [do what I want to do most] when choosing his future career, he entered a cooking school. After graduating from the school, he started working at [CHIANTI] in Itakura. Later, he moved to [Trattoria MIKITA], and became a chef at the main restaurant for 4 years. Building up sufficient experience, he travelled to Italy. Returning to Japan, he broadened his experience at [Sushi Yoshitake] he had some connections, and became a chef at [Osteria da K.(kappa)].
礒貝 勝成Katsunari Isogai
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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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