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Tagoto Main Branch
田ごと 本店
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine
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吉永 倫英Norihide Yoshinaga
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Trained at the long-established restaurant, Mr. Yoshinaga carries on the tradition of Kyoto cuisine for future generations.
He was born in 1971 in Osaka. After graduating high school, he moved to Kyoto to learn Kyoto cuisine. Upon discovering the renowned Kyoto cuisine establishment, Tagoto, he decided to join the company. He studied traditional Kyoto cuisine from its foundation, acquiring cooking techniques. Through his training, he embodied the spirit of hospitality unique to Kyoto. With the knowledge and solid skills gained from years of experience, he was appointed as the head chef of the restaurant in 1999. Since 2012, he has served as the deputy director of the culinary department, continuing to preserve the taste of the long-established restaurant.
吉永 倫英Norihide Yoshinaga
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Ryouriya Somekawa
料理屋 染川
- Gotanda, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Sake
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染川 昌裕Masahiro Somekawa
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Mr. Somekawa is a Japanese cuisine master who brings smiles and happiness through food overflowing with seasonal delicacies.
He was born in 1976 in Kagawa. He began training at Nicho, a long-established Ryotei (Japanese restaurant) in his hometown and honed his skills at a Japanese restaurant in a hotel in Omi-Hachiman, Shiga. He then moved to Tokyo, where he studied at the Ginza branch of the famous Ryokan "Kagaya," which has its main restaurant in Wakura Onsen, Ishikawa, and also worked as the head chef of the restaurant's Tokyo Ariake branch. In 2015, he established his own restaurant, Somegawa, in Ikedayama, a historical residential place on high ground in the Jonan area. His seasonal omakase course, which is based on his belief that "cuisine makes people happy," is well-known among food connoisseurs.
染川 昌裕Masahiro Somekawa
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Ushini Kanabou Azabu-juban
牛に金棒 麻布十番
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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西田 鷹直Takanao Nishida
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From French to the world of Yakiniku. A skilled chef who has worked in various places in Tokyo.
Mr. Nishida was born in 1991 in Shizuoka. After graduating from culinary school, he trained at a French restaurant in Tokyo for two years. Then he went to France for a year and a half to study. He worked with top chefs at a restaurant with a star. After returning to Japan, he worked as a head chef at a French restaurant in Tokyo. At 25, he became the head chef at Nishi-Azabu Kenshiro. He was also involved in the launch of a new branch. After that, he worked as the head chef of a members-only restaurant in Nishi-Azabu and is currently working as the head chef of Ushini Kanabou.
西田 鷹直Takanao Nishida
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Hakodate Dining Gaya
函館ダイニング雅家
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sushi / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab
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築城 明博Akihiro Tsuiki
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His vast knowledge of a range of cuisines, including Japanese, is the backbone of Hakodate Dining Gaya
Born in Hakodate, he enjoyed eating from a young age and developed an interest in cooking. When he was heavily into boxing, he often ate ramen. This prompted him to move to Tokyo to study Chinese cuisine. After that he developed an extraordinary talent for cooking and built up experience and expertise across a range of different culinary styles including provincial cuisine and traditional Japanese cuisine. "What you see and what you eat will be a very powerful thing for a chef," he says. He continues to study cooking by trying dishes at many different restaurants. His expertise and constant self-improvement play a central role in the food served at Hakodate Dining Gaya today.
築城 明博Akihiro Tsuiki
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Menyasakaba Morimori Enoshima branch
麺屋酒場 盛盛 江ノ島店
- Enoshima/Kugenuma, Kanagawa
- Ramen,Ramen (noodles) / Nagoya Cochin (chicken) / Yum Cha/Dim Sum / Miso Ramen (miso sauce ramen)
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櫻井 輝Hikaru Sakurai
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Serving delicious food using attractive ingredients found through travels throughout Japan.
Mr. Sakurai was born in 1990 in Tokyo. He started his career in the food and beverage industry because he loves eating, especially delicious food, in a lively and lively atmosphere with many people. He gained extensive experience in Japanese cuisine, Chinese, and izakaya(Japanese pub), mainly in Tokyo. In 2021, he became the manager of Menyasakaba Morimori. While traveling around Japan, such as Hokkaido and Iwate, he is looking for attractive ingredients and learning deeply about the food in each region. He applies this experience to develop the restaurant's menu, offering fascinating dishes daily.
櫻井 輝Hikaru Sakurai
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Sapporo Yakiniku Itsumokoko Susukino Main Branch
札幌焼肉いつもここ すすきの本店
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) / Local Japanese Cuisine / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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千葉 洋之Hiroyuki Chiba
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The owner enjoys cooking based on his grandfather's instruction.
Mr. Chiba was born in 1982 in Hokkaido. Receiving guidance from his grandfather, who ran a Yakitori restaurant in Sapporo, triggered his interest in cooking, and he woke up to the joy of cooking from elementary school. He worked in a department store as a vegetable buyer, spotlighting ingredients that are the starting point of food. After that, he trained at a Yakiniku restaurant and became the manager, performing his skills as both a manager and a chef. Then, he left the company to open his own Yakiniku restaurant and opened Sapporo Yakiniku Itsumokoko Susukino Main Branch in August 2024.
千葉 洋之Hiroyuki Chiba
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Unagi Ryori Sandaime Unatou Nakagawa Main Branch
うなぎ料理三代目うな東 中川本店 昭和四十四年創業
- Kanayama/Atsuta-ku/Nakagawa-ku, Aichi
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Sake
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三浦 星一Seiichi Miura
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Continuing to uphold the commitment to eels inherited from his predecessor
Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1974, Mr.Miura grew up watching the back of his father, who was a fish dealer in their family business. He took a job in general administration but could not give up his path to becoming a fish cook and quit. In 2001, he honed his skills at a Japanese restaurant focused on fish dishes, and made up his mind to fulfil his childhood dream of becoming an eel shop. For twenty years as the grill master of the predecessor "Una Higashi", he mastered the traditional grilling and taste, and he is organizing the store as the chef and manager of Unagi Ryori Sandaime Unatou Nakagawa Main Branch.
三浦 星一Seiichi Miura
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Yurakucho Kotegaeshi
有楽町こてがえし
- Hibiya/Yurakucho, 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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Motsunabe Nagamasa Chikushiguchi Branch
もつ鍋ながまさ 筑紫口店
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / General / Kansai-style Udon (noodles) / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot)
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梅根 充輝Mitsuski Umene
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Mr. Umene hopes to impress many people with his cuisine, which is a combination of his experience and passion.
He was born in 1994 in Oita. He started working part-time at a motsunabe restaurant in high school and moved to Hakata upon graduation. After working as an assistant manager, he became the manager at 20. Experienced in various restaurants, he joined Motsunabe Nagamasa Main Branch at 23. Following three years of work, he had the opportunity to train at the Japanese restaurant "Chikushino" at the ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Fukuoka. In 2023, at the opening of the Motsunabe Nagamasa Chikushiguchi Branch, he sympathized with the passion. He devoted himself to launching the new branch and was appointed Executive Chef.
梅根 充輝Mitsuski Umene
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Jyanome Sushi
蛇の目寿司
- Rumoi, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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牧戸 裕太Yuta Makito
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Mr. Makito offers seasonal ingredients selected with keen eyes and the best cooking methods.
He is currently working as a chef at Jyanome Sushi. With its roots in a fresh fish restaurant, Jyanome Sushi is proud of its seasonal ingredients, which are selected with keen eyes for quality. For guests who visit the restaurant for various purposes, Mr. Makito offers excellent dishes that satisfy the five senses, valuing the individuality of the high-quality ingredients.
牧戸 裕太Yuta Makito
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Amiyakitei Higashi-betsuin Branch
あみやき亭 東別院店
- Kanayama/Atsuta-ku/Nakagawa-ku, Aichi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Bibimbap
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中根 茂樹Shigeki Nakane
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Aiming to be the best in the area in customer service and to be a friendly restaurant.
Mr. Nakane was born in 1989 in Shiga. Born and raised in Otsu City, the capital of Shiga, renowned for Japan's largest lake. He moved to Nagoya at 30 and gained experience in sales positions, acquiring the ability to sell products effectively. To make the most of such experience, he changed careers in the restaurant industry and joined the famous local restaurant Amiyakitei. After working as a manager at several locations, he became the manager of Higashi-betsuin branch in October 2022. He aims to have the best customer service in the area and to be the friendliest restaurant.
中根 茂樹Shigeki Nakane
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YAKINIKU Maru Kitashinchi
焼肉マル 北新地店
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Horumon (offal meat) / Gyutan (beef tongue)
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佐々木 雅之Masayuki Sasaki
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Yakiniku is a feast. Mr. Sasaki provides services that bring joy to many faces.
He was born in 1973 in Nara. After working as a sales representative, he changed his job in 2017aiming to own his own restaurant someday. He made a fresh start at Yakiniku Maru Shinsaibashi branch. Later, he was transferred to the Kitashinchi branch and took on the manager role. Among the many restaurants, he chose Yakiniku restaurant because he had an image of Yakiniku as a feast in his mind. He strives to provide pleasant service to delight his guests.
佐々木 雅之Masayuki Sasaki
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LOW-NON-BAR #RTS
LOW-NON-BAR #RTS
- Karuizawa, Nagano
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / Whisky / Cocktail / Spirits
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宮澤 英治Eiji Miyazawa
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Providing a BAR where both drinkers and non-drinkers can enjoy a fascinating cocktail.
Mr. Miyazawa was born in 1977 in Tokyo. He became fascinated with bartending at his part-time job as a college student and aspired to become a bartender. In 2003, he won the top prize in the Suntory Cocktail Award category, and in 2005 and 2007, he was a prize winner. In 2009, he won the Healing Cherry Cocktail Competition World Championship. Then, in 2010, he opened Bar Orchard Night in Awaji-cho, Kanda. In 2012, he established Orchard Night Inc. As of 2024, he manages 10 bars and is also working to promote non-alcoholic cocktails.
宮澤 英治Eiji Miyazawa
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Niku to Sakana to Kaki OYSTER Bar & Bistro ~UOHIDE~ Shibuya Sakuragaoka Branch
肉と魚とカキ OYSTER Bar&Bistro 魚秀 ～UOHIDE～渋谷桜丘店
- Dogenzaka/Shinsen, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese
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中井 信之Nobuyuki Nakai
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After 20 years, Mr. Nakai teamed up with his senior apprentice.
He was born in June 1978 in Kyoto. Started cooking at the age of 17, and after experiencing independence once in 2005, he worked as a head chef at various restaurants. In 2021, he joined KayaGroup at the invitation of the current vice president, Mr. Omata, who was his senior apprentice when he entered the culinary world. They reunite in new circumstances after 20 years and work together for the company on the master and disciple relationship. He loves his wife, incidentally, so he is nicknamed the "wife-loving manager."
中井 信之Nobuyuki Nakai
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Beef Sushi Kintan
牛肉寿司 きんたん
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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清水 修Osamu Shimizu
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Mr. Shimizu became a sushi chef, which he loves, influenced by his father, who runs a wholesale tuna business.
Mr. Shimizu was born in 1980 in Saitama. His father's tuna wholesale business influenced him to pursue a career as a sushi chef. He began his apprenticeship at a sushi restaurant, honing his skills at Fukusuke and Otaruzushi. When he became ill, he moved to his current company, which was developing a new "beef x sushi" cuisine style, and became the head chef. He has been a part of pioneering the world of "beef sushi." In 2019, Beef Sushi Kintan opened in Ginza, and he was appointed as head chef. Pursuing the world's only beef sushi, he constantly seeks new ways to please his customers.
清水 修Osamu Shimizu
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Mahoroba Teppan Okinawa
mahoroba 鉄板 沖縄
- Matsuyama/Kume/Wakasa, Okinawa
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Okinawa Cuisine / Steak
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新垣 淑也Yoshiya Arakaki
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Mr. Arakaki was fascinated by the world of French cuisine, which he could produce in total.
He was born in 1977 in Okinawa. His parents are confectioners who run a cake shop. The two of them inspired him to enter the food industry. He began his career in French cuisine, where he could learn not only about desserts but also all of cooking. At the age of 20, he went to France to train at a two-star restaurant, Jean Bardet, where he was deeply exposed to the authentic taste of France. After returning to Japan, he worked in a restaurant in Tokyo. He encountered teppanyaki at The Busena Terrace in Okinawa and became the chef at Mahoroba in 2015.
新垣 淑也Yoshiya Arakaki
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EL Patio
EL Patio
- Okinawa Prefectural Office, Okinawa
- Bar,Italian/French / Pasta / Pizza / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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崎浜 大史Motofumi Sakihama
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Loved to please people and was interested in cooking and serving guests.
Mr. Sakihama was born in 1988 in Okinawa. He has worked part-time at restaurants since he was a student because he liked to please people and was interested in cooking and serving them. In addition to serving customers, he also cooked for the restaurant and trained his cooking skills. Currently, he is the restaurant manager at EL Patio. The restaurant's specialty is pizza baked in the restaurant'sstone oven, and he says, "We offer the authentic taste of the real thing at a reasonable price.
崎浜 大史Motofumi Sakihama
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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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Ushiyoshibiyori
牛吉日和
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Gyutan (beef tongue) / Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets)
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飯塚 啓Satoshi Iizuka
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Mr. Iizuka is a chef who cherishes human relationships and attracts many people with outstanding skills.
He was born in 1990 in Fukuoka. A part-time job at a restaurant that he started at age 20 is an opportunity to become a chef. He polished his skills for a long time at a famous restaurant in Tokyo, Sahsya Kanetanaka. He has been working at Ushiyoshibiyori, which opened in June 2024. His sincere attitude toward cooking is consistent, and the word "delicious" from his guests is a moment of bliss for him. He also has a deep affection for this industry, where people naturally connect with each other.
飯塚 啓Satoshi Iizuka
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Motsunabe Heiwaya
もつ鍋 平和家
- Nagasaki City, Nagasaki
- Motsu Nabe (offal hotpot),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot)
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龍 伸浩Nobuhiro Ryu
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After many experiences, Mr. Ryu reevaluated the charms of his hometown and local food.
He was born in 1964 in Nagasaki. Initially, he worked as a chef at Roppongi's restaurant "Inakaya" for three years. After that, he went into a different industry, but after living in New York City, he rediscovered the beauty of Japanese food culture. He then returned to his hometown of Nagasaki and decided to pursue a career in the food industry again. At the age of 38, he opened Heiwaya. At first, the restaurant was well known for its Udon (noodles). Later, he changed the restaurant's business to focus on Motsunabe. He satisfies diners with its signature Motsunabe and seasonal fish.
龍 伸浩Nobuhiro Ryu
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