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GINZA FUJIMARU
GINZA FUJIMARU
- Ginza, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French
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藤丸 貴成Takanari Fujimaru
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Mr. Fujimaru wants guests to experience the performance in front of their eyes with all their senses.
He has been the head chef since the opening of GINZA FUJIMARU in 2019. He adds GINZA FUJIMARU's unique essence to each dish and expresses the inheritance of French culinary culture and respect for the ingredients. Every day, he cooks with the hope that his customers will enjoy the splendor and beauty of the ingredients and the harmony of ingredients from Japan, France, and other parts of the world.
藤丸 貴成Takanari Fujimaru
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Yamato Ryori Tsukiji Ihachi Main Branch
倭料理 築地伊八 本店
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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池本 之浩Yukihiro Ikemoto
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Mr. Ikemoto is a maestro of A5 Wagyu beef, giving shape to ideas from a new perspective.
He was born in 1970 in Osaka. To acquire professional skills, he decided to become a chef and graduated from Tsuji Culinary Institute. After that, he gained experience at a members-only restaurant and the InterContinental Yokohama Grand, followed by 26 years of work at a Wagyu wholesaler. At that time, he met the current company president and joined in August 2023. Utilizing his experience as a wholesaler, he developed a menu serving A5 Wagyu sirloin purchased at an affordable price on beef skewers. It has become the signature menu item at Tsukiji Ihachi Main Branch.
池本 之浩Yukihiro Ikemoto
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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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Shabu Shabu Kyu Nishiazabu Main Branch
完全個室 しゃぶしゃぶ九 西麻布本店
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Basashi (horse meat sashimi) / Oyster
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富樫陸也Rikuya Togashi
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Creating dishes inspired by the ingredients to be enjoyed by all five senses.
Starting his career at Mutekiro in Yokohama Motomachi, Mr. Togashi honed his skills at three restaurants in France, including three Michelin-starred Paul Bocuse. Upon returning to Japan, he gained experience at Michelin 2-starred Pierre Gagnaire in Omotesando and Michelin 2-starred Restaurant Ryuzu in Roppongi. Then, he served as the deputy head chef at RESTAURANT IRIÉ LE JOYEUX and later became the head chef at Restaurant PORTUS in Minami-Aoyama. He has served as general chef and participated in opening hotels and business development throughout Japan. Currently, he is the executive chef of the group.
富樫陸也Rikuya Togashi
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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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KOBE BEEF STEAK PANDORA TAKUMI
神戸牛ステーキ パンドラ匠
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Japanese Beef Steak
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境 勇真Hidekazu Minami
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Master teppanyaki chef with over 40 years of experience brings the taste of ingredients to the pinnacle.
Mr. Minami was born in 1960 in Tokyo. He started his career as a chef at a Western-style restaurant in Tokyo. Encountered Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) in his 20s, he was drawn to the cooking method that maximizes the natural flavors of the ingredients. After serving as the head chef at a teppanyaki restaurant in Ikebukuro, at the age of 34, he had the opportunity to join the renowned restaurant PANDORA in Nishi-shinjuku and was actively working there. In November 2017, with the opening of the second branch PANDORA TAKUMI, he assumed the head chef position. While showcasing his seasoned culinary skills, he delivers the finest flavors to guests from both domestic and international backgrounds. His warm hospitality is also highly praised.
境 勇真Hidekazu Minami
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Shintomicho Maruyasu
新富町 丸安
- Hatchobori, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Cookshop / Sake
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小栗 洸介Kosuke Oguri
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Mr. Oguri is the owner who brings out the true worth of the ingredients by naturally combining deep flavors.
He was born in 1988 in Chiba. After graduating from university, he worked as a sales representative for a manufacturer. Inspired by his relatives working in the food and beverage industry, he became interested in this field. He resigned from his job and studied at several Japanese restaurants in Tokyo. In April 2024, he opened his own restaurant, Maruyasu. His simple yet profound cuisine, which makes the most of the unique flavors of ingredients, has impressed and satisfied many people.
小栗 洸介Kosuke Oguri
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Yakiniku Motoyama Ebisu Branch
焼肉もとやま 恵比寿店
- Ebisu, 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 carefully selected Kobe beef.
Mr. Watanabe is an unparalleled yakiniku lover and fell in love with the taste of Yakiniku Motoyama, so much so that he left the company he worked for for many years to join Yakiniku Motoyama. Starting as a cooking assistant, he later served as a manager at all Yakiniku Motoyama branches. He now works hard as the head of the company's dining industry department.
渡部 一彦Kazuhiko Watanabe
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REST3art
REST3art
- Sugamo, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / General / Italian / Others
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米島 正治Shoji Yonejima
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The out-of-the-box cuisine is a culmination of the skills and knowledge that Mr. Yonejima has cultivated in the food and beverage industry.
He was born in 1973 in Fukagawa and grew up in Nihonbashi. As a genuine Tokyo native from three generations, he is very friendly. A part-time job as a student led him to the world of food and beverage at the age of 16. After studying cooking and service at various restaurants in Tokyo, including ZEST and KIHACHI Italian, he became independent at 30. In 2003, he opened Rest Rest Rest in Sugamo, his mother's hometown. In 2023, it was relocated to Sugamo Jizou-dori Shopping Street and reopened as REST3art (Restart). He offers creative cuisine that is not bound by the framework of Italian cuisine.
米島 正治Shoji Yonejima
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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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BEEF KITCHEN STAND APA Hotel Kabukicho Tower Branch
ビーフキッチンスタンド アパホテル歌舞伎町タワー店
- Shinjuku East Exit/Kabukicho, Tokyo
- Bar,Italian/French / General / Steak / Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen)
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Shutei Hokura
酒亭穂椋
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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村田 京介Kyosuke Murata
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Mr. Murata offers dishes that preserve tradition while incorporating seasonal ingredients to cater to contemporary tastes.
He was born in 1982 in Tokyo. During his student years, he worked part-time at Tempura Yamanoue, where he discovered the allure of Japanese cuisine and sake. This experience inspired him to enroll in a culinary school, motivated by his determination. After graduating, he honed his skills and knowledge at a kaiseki restaurant in Tokyo. He then worked for many years at Kanda Shinpachi, building a career as a chef. In 2015, he opened Shutei Hokura in Shimbashi.
村田 京介Kyosuke Murata
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Hana No Aru Sumika
花のある棲家
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Parfait / General / General
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山下 純次Junji Yamashita
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A museum-style café and bar where architecture lovers can gather and connect.
Mr. Yamashita was born in 1976 in Tokyo. He has been involved in the hotel and real estate business for more than 20 years and currently works for the real estate company Banc. In 2021, he was appointed manager when the company's museum-style cafe for architecture lovers, Architecture Cafe Sumika, opened. "Through detailed architectural models, we hope to spread the appeal of architecture," he says, adding that the company also offers a wide range of services to connect people who want to create their ideal home with specialists who can make it a reality.
山下 純次Junji Yamashita
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Sushi Hasegawa Nishiazabu Branch
寿司 はせ川 西麻布店
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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黒坂 俊和Toshikazu Kurosaka
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Mr. Kurosaka is dedicated to Japanese cuisine and pursues the original taste of the ingredients.
Mr. Kurosaka was born in 1968 in Chiba. Inspired by a chef at a Japanese restaurant he visited with his family when he was a child, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field. After training at Japanese restaurants in the Kansai and Kanto regions, he now works as a chef at Sushi Hasegawa Nishiazabu Branch, where he continues to refine his skill. With his extensive experience, he strives to offer Japanese cuisine filled with a sense of the seasons.
黒坂 俊和Toshikazu Kurosaka
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Ginza Wagyu Lab
銀座和牛ラボ
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Steak
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角田 博史Hiroshi Kakuta
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Mr. Kakuta is one of the chefs who contributed to the global branding of Japanese food.
He is one of the key figures who contributed to the global branding of Japanese cuisine under the tutelage of the Iron Chef, Mr. Komei Nakamura. After working at Nadaman for nearly 30 years, he became the head chef. Since then, he has continued to support many prestigious hotels as head chef. He is currently working as the executive chief chef of Ginza Wagyu Lab.
角田 博史Hiroshi Kakuta
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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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Tsumuguito
つむぐいと
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Fugu (blowfish) / Wine / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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濱根 健太郎Kentaro Hamane
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Exploring Japan's finest fish delicacies, Mr. Hamane fascinates diners with blissful courses of pufferfish & blackthroat seaperch.
He was born in 1974 in Chiba. The Head chef of Tsumuguito. He studied at a kappo restaurant for many years and obtained a fugu chef's license. After gaining further experience at a Japanese restaurant in a foreign hotel in Tokyo, he worked as a chef at a restaurant combining Japanese and Western cuisine. While working as a private chef for celebrities in appreciation of his skills, he had the opportunity to learn the taste of the long-established pufferfish restaurant Yamadaya and explore blackthroat seaperch cuisine. He assumed his current position in August 2024, when the restaurant opened. He offers the finest in high-end seafood delicacies with honesty and integrity in his work.
濱根 健太郎Kentaro Hamane
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Washoku Teppan Ginza Sakutsuki
和食鉄板 銀座 朔月
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese
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大網 幸治Koji Ooami
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After watching a documentary program about professional cooks, Mr. Ooami wanted to try it.
He was born in 1968 in Chiba. Since his parents were both working, he often cooked for himself and became interested in cooking naturally. After graduating high school, he worked in his family's transportation business. Still, he decided it was not for him and jumped into the culinary world, which he had been interested in since he was a student. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute, he worked at a kappo (Japanese) restaurant in Akasaka, a Japanese-style restaurant in Kawasaki, a restaurant in Narita, and a hotel in Hakozaki before becoming the head chef at Manyoutei in Daikanyama at the age of 36. Five years later, he was appointed as the head chef of Sakutsuki, starting from the restaurant's establishment and continuing to the present.
大網 幸治Koji Ooami
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Shinjuku Kotegaeshi
新宿こてがえし
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki (savory pancakes),Japanese / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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番場Banba
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Mr. Banba wants to provide "enjoyable" restaurants, food, and service.
He was born in 1988 in Tokyo. Seeing customers' smiling faces as they eat okonomiyaki and monjayaki is his greatest energy source. His idea of Cheese Mentaiko Millefeuille okonomiyaki has been a hit menu item for over ten years. He always strives for great taste and enjoyment in the menu development and demonstrates how to grill delicious Japanese pancakes in the restaurant.
番場Banba
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Imajin
今甚
- Shirokane/Shirokanedai, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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飯田 純一Junichi Iida
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Mr. Iida spends his days honing his skills, utilizing the techniques and passion he has cultivated over the years.
He was born in 1982 in Ibaraki. Impressed by fried rice and dumplings, he developed a passion for Chinese food. His desire to recreate these delicacies with his hands led him to pursue a career as a chef. After graduating from culinary school, he trained for 7 years at the ramen restaurant Menya Musashi. Then, he worked at KINTAN, a Yakiniku restaurant, for 7 years to deepen his diverse skills and experience. In July 2022, he joined Imajin. He has grown to be a central restaurant member with his solid skills.
飯田 純一Junichi Iida
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