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Yakiniku Tarafuku Suzuka Chuo-dori-ten 焼肉たらふく　鈴鹿中央通り店 Suzuka, Mie Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Craft Beer

田端　唯史Yuishi Tabata

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From musician to master of selecting better meats

Born in Mie prefecture on May 15th, 1981, he started a band in high school and worked in a restaurant part time. After experiencing that sense of achievement when he made things and the pleasure of working in the service industry, he basically decided to become a chef. He started working at Yakiniku Tarafuku Suzuka Chuo-dori-ten, when an acquaintance introduced him to the restaurant. He is a true connoisseur of meat, the restaurant's main ingredient. He is now Suzuka's meat manager and is also in charge of purchasing meat for other restaurants in the chain.

田端　唯史Yuishi Tabata

Private Room Izakaya -shikinouta- Kyoto Ekimae Branch 全席個室居酒屋　四季の詩-shikinouta-京都駅前店 Kyoto Station, Kyoto Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)

箕浦　幸一Koichi Minoura

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Mr. Minoura has been very interested in cooking ever since he was a child.

Mr. Minoura was born in 1985 in Gifu. Having been very interested in cuisine since he was a child, from the age of 16, he began walking the path of cooking. After honing his cooking skills for 6 years at a famous Japanese inn in Gifu, he served as head chef at a long-standing Japanese restaurant in Shimbashi called Ikkoku. He was then selected to be the head chef at -shikinouta-, where he works even now. He works tirelessly every day to deliver delicious food and smiles to his customers.

箕浦　幸一Koichi Minoura

Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru Kyoto Bettei 炭焼うな富士　大丸京都別邸 Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Sake

田中　喬也Takaya Tanaka

Mr. Tanaka roasts extra-large blue eels with a red flame and serves the finest eel dishes.

He was born in 1985 in Mie. A head chef at Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru Kyoto Bettei. When he was a child, he discovered the joy of cooking when his family praised the food he cooked for them. At 18, he decided to become a professional and joined the Kaburaya Group, which operates the current restaurant. He is particularly excellent in the highly skilled techniques of opening the belly of the eel and char-grilling it over charcoal, for which he was appointed to his current position at the time of the restaurant's opening in September 2023.

田中　喬也Takaya Tanaka

Shokudoen Kita Shinchi Branch 食道園　北新地店 Kita-Shinchi, Osaka Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak

黒木　幸喜Kouki Kuroki

Mr. Kuroki continues to challenge the fusion of tradition and innovation in the birthplace of yakiniku.

He was born in 1967 in Miyazaki. After graduating high school, he joined Shokudoen Co., Ltd. and trained in various branches. By the age of 26, he had become the head chef. Subsequently, he served as the head chef and manager at multiple locations. Three years ago, he was appointed executive chef of Shokudoen. Since then, he has been constantly pursuing new "Yakiniku" with innovative ideas and seasonal ingredients while respecting the tradition since the restaurant's establishment in 1946.

黒木　幸喜Kouki Kuroki

Kuroge Wagyu Dining YO-U 黒毛和牛ダイニング　様　（YO−U） Osakananko (Osaka South Port), Osaka Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)

黒崎　次郎Jiro Kurosaki

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From learning the ropes of the trade to realizing his dream of running his own restaurant...

Born in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. From the age of 14, he nurtured a dream of running his own business, and started taking steps towards achieving that dream. After studying at the Tsuji Gakuen School of Culinary Arts, he learned French cuisine hands-on in the kitchens of the Hotel Plaza. After this, he decided to further his training by studying French cooking in France. Returning to Japan and to his roots, he set off, at 27 years of age, to work in a creative Japanese restaurant interweaving French and traditional Japanese cuisine. At the age of 30, after working as a chef for three years, he started his own business, focusing mainly on sales management for 5 years to further hone his business know-how and skills. At the same time, he continued working as an assistant chef, and opened the Kuroge Wagyu Dining restaurant in Ashiya, which moved to its current location in 2006.

黒崎　次郎Jiro Kurosaki

Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Isshin すき焼きしゃぶしゃぶ一芯 Sannomiya, Hyogo Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / General / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)

廣瀬　恭也Yasunari Hirose

Mr. Hirose offers his specialties utilizing his knowledge and skills.

He was born in 1978 in Hyogo Prefecture. Having loved cooking and eating since childhood, he worked part-time in restaurants and gained firsthand experience in the culinary field. After graduating from school, he became a chef and began his training. He honed his skills at izakaya (Japanese-style pubs) and Japanese restaurants and improved his knowledge of ingredients. He is currently working as a chef at Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Isshin, which opened in March 2025. With the knowledge and skills he has accumulated over the years, he offers exquisite dishes.

廣瀬　恭也Yasunari Hirose

Zuientei 隨縁亭 Namba, Osaka Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / General

田畑　伸吾Shingo Tabata

Making food for loved ones is the root of his career as a chef for Mr. Tabata.

He was born in 1983 in Wakayama. Since his teenage years, he has loved to cook for his family and friends and chose to go to culinary school with this passion. After graduation, he began his career as a chef at Irodori, a Japanese cuisine restaurant in Hyatt Regency Osaka. In 2017, he joined Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka with the head chef he looks up to as his mentor. Currently, he is the head chef of Zuientei.

田畑　伸吾Shingo Tabata

Yakitori to Sousakusumibiyaki Kokoko 焼き鳥と創作炭火焼　こここ Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Chicken

加藤　翔Sho Kato

Charcoal grills connect people. Diverse experiences create a unique taste and sense of wonder.

Mr. Sho Kato was born in 1990 in Kyoto. After graduating high school, he started his culinary journey, gaining ten years of experience at a yakitori restaurant, Yakitori Daikichi. He then broadened his expertise by exploring various culinary fields, including ramen and yakiniku. In March 2024, he fulfilled his dream of opening his own yakitori restaurant, Sumibiyaki Koteppan Kiyamachi, in Kawaramachi, Kyoto. By November, he expanded with a second restaurant, Yakitori to Sousakusumibiyaki Kokoko. As a chef-owner, he continually seeks to discover new culinary delights, drawing from his vast experiences and refined skills.

加藤　翔Sho Kato

Kobe Steak Sai Dining 神戸ステーキ　彩ダイニング Sannomiya, Hyogo Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Seafood

浜崎　剛Go Hamasaki

Seeing the smiles on the faces of customers and hearing the word "delicious" makes him happy to have chosen this path

A former teacher once taught him that making delicious food is a matter of course. But to make something that has more, the most important thing is one's feelings. Making full use of the techniques and knowledge acquired over 17 years of experience, he continuously endeavors to make dishes that delight his customers.

浜崎　剛Go Hamasaki

Kobe Teppan Steak Iwasaki 神戸鉄板ステーキいわさき Sannomiya, Hyogo Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine

岩?　誠Makoto Iwasaki

Only a chef who is a meat expert with lots of experience can offer such excellent dishes.

Mr. Iwasaki was born in 1980 in Hyogo Prefecture. He has been studying at a teppanyaki restaurant in Kobe City since he was 18. He is currently the owner and chef of Kobe Teppan Steak Iwasaki. With his knowledge of meat gained in teppan cuisine since his teens, his reliable purchasing sources, and his skills as a chef, he creates precious moments for his guests.

岩?　誠Makoto Iwasaki

Nikomi Humburg Kobe Kippo 煮込ハンバーグ神戸吉豊 Sannomiya, Hyogo Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Hamburger Steak / Steak

久保　収Osamu Kubo

Promoting the allure of Japan's proud Wagyu and Kobe beef culture.

Mr. Kubo, born in 1977 in Wakayama, is a chef at Kobe Kippo. Kobe Beef, a renowned brand of Wagyu, attracts attention from food enthusiasts both domestically and internationally. He is sharing the allure of this proud Japanese culinary culture from the Kobe Sannomiya area.

久保　収Osamu Kubo

Japanese Cuisine Shingetsu 日本料理　新月 South Otsu, Shiga Japanese,Japanese / Fugu (blowfish) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)

和田　知子Tomoko Wada

The proprietress of the traditional Japanese restaurant, treating guests with a warm and gentle heart.

Ms. Wada was born in Kyoto. She grew up as the eldest daughter in a family that ran a 360 year-old traditional Japanese restaurant in Higashiyama, Kyoto called [Harise]. She met and married her husband while refining her cooking skills at the restaurant. She then began to work as the manager and proprietress of his family's inn, [Shingetsu], located at his family home. Later, changing her business focus to kaiseki (traditional Japanese course cuisine), she opened the [Japanese Cuisine Shingetsu] restaurant. Using the knowledge she gained from her own family, she treats each of her guests with warm hospitality as a manager, with a brief that she was born to be a proprietor.

和田　知子Tomoko Wada

Sosaku Kushikatsu Bouyatetsu 創作串カツ　坊也哲 Minamisemba, Osaka Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers),Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine

越智　哲也Tetsuya Ochi

Mr. Ochi, a dedicated Kushikatsu chef, arrived at his unique style of Kushikatsu after training at famous restaurants in Osaka.

He was born in 1991 in Hyogo. Since the age of 18, when he entered the world of Kushikatsu, he has worked exclusively with Kushikatsu. After training at Kushikatsu specialty restaurants in Kita Shinchi, Noda, and other northern areas of Osaka, he is now the owner and chef of Bouyatetsu.

越智　哲也Tetsuya Ochi

Yakishabu Tent Shabu-shabu 焼きしゃぶ　天幕　しゃぶしゃぶ Tanimachi/Tanimachi-yonchome, Osaka Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)

弓削　駿汰Hayato Yuge

It is not just about the meat. Offering a new yakiniku experience to enjoy both meat and vegetables to the fullest.

Mr. Yuge is from Osaka prefecture. Currently serving as chef and floor manager at Yakishabu Tent Shabu-shabu, the second branch of Washoku Enishi Sobakiri in the same area. While Washoku Enishi Sobakiri offers carefully made soba noodles and diverse menu items, Yakishabu Tent Shabu-shabu provides "Yakishabu," combining cooking elements with yakiniku. A different kind of yakiniku experience in which meat is not the only main dish is served.

弓削　駿汰Hayato Yuge

Syokudoen Soemon-cho Main Branch 食道園宗右衛門町本店 Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak

黒木　幸喜Kouki Kuroki

Mr. Kuroki continues to challenge the fusion of tradition and innovation in the birthplace of yakiniku.

He was born in 1967 in Miyazaki. After graduating high school, he joined Shokudoen Co., Ltd. and trained in various branches. By the age of 26, he had become the head chef. Subsequently, he served as the head chef and manager at multiple locations. Three years ago, he was appointed executive chef of Shokudoen. Since then, he has been constantly pursuing new "Yakiniku" with innovative ideas and seasonal ingredients while respecting the tradition since the restaurant's establishment in 1946.

黒木　幸喜Kouki Kuroki

Robatayaki Isshin Namba branch 炉端焼き一新　難波店 Namba, Osaka Japanese,Japanese

松本　悠一Yuichi Matsumoto

Aiming to cook delicious food that will bring smiles to customers' faces without forgetting original intention.

Mr. Matsumoto was born in 1993 in Osaka. He originally started out with a love of cooking and the joy of having people tell him how delicious his food was. His quest for more delicious food and flavors led him to become a professional chef. After gaining experience as a part-timer at various restaurants, he ended up at Isshin. Always remembering his original intention, he continues to put his heart and soul into satisfying his customers so they will want to return.

松本　悠一Yuichi Matsumoto

BALInese Restaurant BUNGA LOTUS バリニーズレストランBunga Lotus Himeji, Hyogo Halal,Global/International / Indonesian/South East Asian / Fruit / Others

I WAYAN BAWAI WAYAN BAWA

Enjoy the taste of Bali's top hotels in Japan.

Born in Bali in 1985. He started his training with the ambition to become a chef. He gained attention when he became the champion in the 2013 Bali Cuisine Contest, which he challenged with his cooking master. He worked as a chef at resort hotels in the Ubud area of Bali, such as "Naunavila Ubud" and "Miravila Ubud". Also, in 2023, he won the championship in the Ubud area cooking contest he participated in as a chef. He came to Japan for the first time in February 2024. He is currently showing off his skills as a chef at [BALInese Restaurant BUNGA LOTUS].

I WAYAN BAWAI WAYAN BAWA

Motsusui Nara-Sanjo Branch もつ粋　奈良三条店 Nara, Nara Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Horumon (offal meat) / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot)

森下　良希Yoshiki Morishita

Mr. Morishita is a chef who supports various menus such as motsunabe, skewers, and a la carte dishes.

He was born in 1993 in Nara and has been engaged in the food and beverage industry since he was 16. Beginning with a part-time job, he worked as a cook in a Chinese restaurant, a ramen restaurant, and an izakaya pub. Currently, he is a chef at Motsusui Nara-Sanjo Branch. Mr. Morishita has experienced menus of various genres. In addition to motsunabe and skewers, he supports a varied menu that features mainly Japanese dishes but also Korean-style dishes

森下　良希Yoshiki Morishita

Hakuundai Grand Front Osaka Branch 白雲台　グランフロント大阪店 Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean

金城　忠範Tadanori Kaneshiro

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Always keep working hard for the best. That will lead Mr. Kaneshiro to tomorrow.

He was born in Osaka. His love of cooking led him to pursue a career as a chef. He started working at Hakuundai as a part-time student worker. Later, he became a full-time employee but expanded his activities to other fields to gain various experiences. In April 2013, he started working at Tsuruhashi Yakiniku Hakuundai as a start-up staff member. Currently, he is the manager of Hakuundai Grand Front Osaka Branch, where he manages the restaurant and works as a chef.

金城　忠範Tadanori Kaneshiro

Kitsune きつね Nara, Nara Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Hitsumabushi (eel bowl)

木田　翼Tsubasa Kida

A man who inherits the passion of Mr. Shusaku Toba.

Mr. Kida was born in 1992 in Chiba. He reconsidered his career path after being passed over for a recommendation at the university he had been aiming for since entering high school. Despite his parents' opposition, he went on to a culinary school. After graduation, he worked at hotels and famous restaurants in Tokyo before becoming sous chef at sio in April 2019. In December 2019, he became o/sio chef after experiencing the launch of Parlor Ohashi. From April 2021, he represents sio's ism as the chef of the new sukiyaki restaurant Kitsune in Nara.

木田　翼Tsubasa Kida

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Yakiniku Tarafuku Suzuka Chuo-dori-ten

From musician to master of selecting better meats

Private Room Izakaya -shikinouta- Kyoto Ekimae Branch

Mr. Minoura has been very interested in cooking ever since he was a child.

Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru Kyoto Bettei

Mr. Tanaka roasts extra-large blue eels with a red flame and serves the finest eel dishes.

Shokudoen Kita Shinchi Branch

Mr. Kuroki continues to challenge the fusion of tradition and innovation in the birthplace of yakiniku.

Kuroge Wagyu Dining YO-U

From learning the ropes of the trade to realizing his dream of running his own restaurant...

Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Isshin

Mr. Hirose offers his specialties utilizing his knowledge and skills.

Zuientei

Making food for loved ones is the root of his career as a chef for Mr. Tabata.

Yakitori to Sousakusumibiyaki Kokoko

Charcoal grills connect people. Diverse experiences create a unique taste and sense of wonder.

Kobe Steak Sai Dining

Seeing the smiles on the faces of customers and hearing the word "delicious" makes him happy to have chosen this path

Kobe Teppan Steak Iwasaki

Only a chef who is a meat expert with lots of experience can offer such excellent dishes.

Nikomi Humburg Kobe Kippo

Promoting the allure of Japan's proud Wagyu and Kobe beef culture.

Japanese Cuisine Shingetsu

The proprietress of the traditional Japanese restaurant, treating guests with a warm and gentle heart.

Sosaku Kushikatsu Bouyatetsu

Mr. Ochi, a dedicated Kushikatsu chef, arrived at his unique style of Kushikatsu after training at famous restaurants in Osaka.

Yakishabu Tent Shabu-shabu

It is not just about the meat. Offering a new yakiniku experience to enjoy both meat and vegetables to the fullest.

Syokudoen Soemon-cho Main Branch

Mr. Kuroki continues to challenge the fusion of tradition and innovation in the birthplace of yakiniku.

Robatayaki Isshin Namba branch

Aiming to cook delicious food that will bring smiles to customers' faces without forgetting original intention.

BALInese Restaurant BUNGA LOTUS

Enjoy the taste of Bali's top hotels in Japan.

Motsusui Nara-Sanjo Branch

Mr. Morishita is a chef who supports various menus such as motsunabe, skewers, and a la carte dishes.

Hakuundai Grand Front Osaka Branch

Always keep working hard for the best. That will lead Mr. Kaneshiro to tomorrow.

Kitsune

A man who inherits the passion of Mr. Shusaku Toba.