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SAKURA Roppongi
SAKURA 六本木
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / General / Omurice (omelet rice) / Wine
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山本 柊磨Shuma Yamamoto
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Chef of an authentic Western restaurant who has continued to hone his skills mainly in Italian.
Mr. Yamamoto was born in 1996 in Saitama. He began his interest in cooking in junior high school when he started making meals for it himself. He began to enjoy serving his family and being told how delicious it was. At 22 years old, after graduating from college, he started working at a restaurant a friend was recruiting for and studied mainly Italian cuisine. In September 2022, he moved from SAKURA Kabukicho to SAKURA Roppongi, where he serves as the chef.
山本 柊磨Shuma Yamamoto
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Akasaka Shikian Yoetsu
赤坂四季庵よう悦
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab
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若林 陽悦Yoetsu Wakabayashi
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Mr. Wakabayashi fascinates guests with the fusion of traditional Japanese cooking techniques and international sensibilities.
He was born in 1975 in Akita. Influenced by his family's restaurant business, he naturally pursued a career in the food and beverage industry. After moving to Tokyo, he gained experience at Japanese and Sushi restaurants. In his 30s, he also trained at a Japanese restaurant in New York, U.S.A., for three years. With those experiences, he has been working as the head chef at Akasaka Shikian Yoetsu since November 2019. His cuisine, a fusion of traditional Japanese cooking techniques and international sensibilities, has attracted many culinary connoisseurs.
若林 陽悦Yoetsu Wakabayashi
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Kushitei
串亭
- Koriyama/Shirakawa, Fukushima
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Nabe (hot pot) / Pasta
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真壁 秀明Hideaki Makabe
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From when he first started cooking during his student years, he has continued single-mindedly down a culinary path
He was born in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture on December 29, 1958. From when he was a student, he learned how to cook with what he had available. After that, he apprenticed at places such as hotel restaurants specializing in Western cuisine and restaurants in his hometown. He has worked at [Kushitei] from 2008 to the present.
真壁 秀明Hideaki Makabe
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Kappou Toumyou
割烹 燈明
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Sake
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Izakaya kappo Tamura
居酒屋割烹 田村
- Higashi Chaya District, Ishikawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Crab
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玉木 進Susumu Tamaki
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Fascinated by Kaga cuisine, Mr. Tamaki entered the culinary world.
It was a connection with the Kanazawa City Cooking and Restaurant Association chairman at the time that led him into the world of chefs. He decided to change his career from the publishing industry because he was fascinated by the charm of Kaga cuisine. Since then, he has been supporting Tamura in Kanazawa for 20 years. Lined up in the restaurant are photos of people everyone has seen on TV, taken when they visited the restaurant. The restaurant is renowned among celebrities as a top-rated store. Mr. Tamaki continues to study Kaga cuisine and has many repeat customers for his menu, resulting from his curiosity.
玉木 進Susumu Tamaki
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Unagi Komagata Maekawa Marunouchi Branch
鰻 駒形 前川 丸の内店
- Marunouchi, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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笠原 広一Koichi Kasahara
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He obtained a chef license after experience as a part-time cook. He has been dedicated to unagi (eel) for 40 years.
He was born in 1956 in Tokyo. When he was young, he worked as a part-timer for a restaurant serving eel and other Japanese foods. As the job was fun, he got into this world and obtained a chef license. Since then, he has gained a wide variety of experiences at Japanese restaurants, including eel restaurants for 32 years. Starting 2008, he works for [Unagi Komagata Maekawa] as a chef. Grilling eel is difficult even with 40 years of experience, as proven by the saying, [8 years to master filleting, 8 years to master skewering, and forever to master grilling]. He devotes himself to improving his skill every day.
笠原 広一Koichi Kasahara
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Koromo Sushi
築地 挙母鮨
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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星野 秀幸Hideyuki Hoshino
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Please, casually enjoy sushi in Tsukiji, where seasonal flavors from around the country gather.
Born in 1978 in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. He is now a manager of this restaurant. He grew interested in the food service industry thanks to his experience working part-time at a high-end sushi restaurant. Upon graduating, he entered the sushi world and honed his skills at sushi restaurants across Japan, including ones in Toyota City and Tsukiji, Tokyo. During that time, he met this restaurant's owner, who had a great love for Tsukiji, and decided to open a restaurant in Tsukiji - the place where seasonal fish from around the country gather. They opened up this restaurant in 2018 under the name "Koromo," which is the old name of Toyota City, where both he and the owner are from. He is committed to serving up the true flavor and spirit of authentic Edo-style sushi.
星野 秀幸Hideyuki Hoshino
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APA HOTEL [Kanazawa Ekimae] Arcen Ciel
アパホテル〈金沢駅前〉アルカンシェール
- Kanazawa Station, Ishikawa
- Italian,Italian/French / General / French / Italian
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松木 知生Tomoo Matsuki
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He cooks the blessings from Hokuriku into French cuisine to see the happy faces of the guests.
He was born in 1968 in Toyama prefecture. He entered the cooking field as he liked cooking, but started wanting to see the happy faces of the guests more and more. After working actively at a bridal-related guest house, he entered [APA HOTEL Kanazawa Ekimae Arcen Ciel in December 2018. Currently, he gives flexible service to offer a fun moment to the guests.
松木 知生Tomoo Matsuki
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Restaurant Vascu
レストラン バスク
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / Spanish
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深谷 宏治Koji Fukaya
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Honoring the philosophy of Luis Irizar, the father of Basque cuisine.
Born in Hokkaido in 1947. After graduating from a university, he decided to become a chef and worked for two years in a restaurant in Tokyo. Wanting to experience the authentic Western cuisine, he traveled to Spain. In the Basque region Mr. Fukaya apprenticed under the master of Spanish cuisine, Luis Irizar for 3 years. After returning to Japan, Mr. Fukaya worked in Tokyo and Hakotade, before opening the his restaurant [Petit Restaurant Basque] in 1981. The restaurant changed locations in 1985, and was renamed [Restaurant Basque].
深谷 宏治Koji Fukaya
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Kyoto Stand Kiyokiyo Sanjo Shinsen Branch
京都スタンドきよきよ三条神泉店
- Shijo Omiya, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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小野 陽平Yohei Ono
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Mr. Ono puts passion into each dish, providing heartwarming cuisine to visitors.
He was born in 1989. His mother's cooking was delicious, so he became interested in cooking at an early age. To learn the basics of cooking, he trained at a renowned Japanese restaurant and mastered traditional Japanese cooking techniques, especially obanzai. In July 2018, he opened Kyoto Stand Kiyokiyo Kiyamachi Main Branch, which has grown to become a popular bar with locals and tourists. Then, in April 2024, he opened a new Sanjo Shinsen Branch and continues to take on further challenges.
小野 陽平Yohei Ono
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Japanese Cuisine Matsumae
日本料理 松前
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kamameshi (rice cooked in an iron pot) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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大吉 孝幸Takayuki Oyoshi
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Mr. Takayuki Oyoshi's motivation, to create dishes with his skillful cooking techniques, is the word [delicious].
He was born in 1963 in Hokkaido. As he liked cooking since his elementary school days, and liked to be told [delicious] by those who ate his dishes, he decided to become a chef. After graduating from high school, he trained at [Ginzushi Chuo-tei] in Tomakomai, then actively worked at various restaurants including one at a hotel in Hakodate city. Currently he shows his skillful techniques as the master chef at [Nihon Ryori Matsumae], welcoming guests with dishes carefully and wholeheartedly created one by one.
大吉 孝幸Takayuki Oyoshi
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Aged Wagyu Yakiniku Aging Beef Waterrace Kanda Akihabara Branch
熟成和牛焼肉エイジング・ビーフワテラス神田秋葉原店
- Ochanomizu, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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Osakaya Hamaguchi Main Branch
大阪屋 浜口本店
- Nagasaki City, Nagasaki
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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小松 貴之Takayuki Komatsu
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An expert connoisseur of meat and responsible for menu development for the Osakaya Group.
Mr. Komatsu was born in 1974 in Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki. Joined Osakaya Hamanomachi Branch at its opening. He is a skilled connoisseur who has been taking responsibility for the Osakaya Group's purchasing. Without compromising on purchasing, he has developed dishes that will please customers with his steady attitude as a chef.
小松 貴之Takayuki Komatsu
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Heiya Kurashiki Branch
へいや倉敷店
- Kurashiki Station, Okayama
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean
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溝渕 義雄Yoshio Mizobuchi
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Mr. Mizobuchi became a chef because of a cooking manga! His skills and ingenuity are the result of his diverse experience.
He was born in Okayama. His first steps as a chef were influenced by a cooking manga he read as a child. From there, his passion for cooking led him to train at various restaurants in different genres, where he acquired a wide range of skills and knowledge. He joined Heiya Kurashiki Branch in 2013 and has since worked his way up to manager. He continues to serve a wide variety of dishes, mainly featuring yakiniku, believing in delivering a great impression to the people who visit his restaurant.
溝渕 義雄Yoshio Mizobuchi
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Honkaku Edomae Zushi Matsuki Sushi
本格江戸前寿司 松喜すし
- Hida/Takayama, Gifu
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Oshizushi (pressed sushi)
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中才 一彦Kazuhiko Nakasai
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Having experience with fish from a young age, he decided that "making delicious things will be my job"
Chef Nakasai was born in Gifu prefecture in 1975. Influenced by the sight of his grandfather, a fisherman's boss and a chef, at a young age he decided that making delicious cuisine would be his job This decision was the reason he became a chef. Honkaku Edomae Zushi Matsuki Sushi was opened by his grandfather and continued by his father. Training there since he was 18, in 2002 he became the 3rd generation proprietor. He has an established reputation for his capability in preparing seafood that he has cultivated since he was young.
中才 一彦Kazuhiko Nakasai
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Hokkoriya
ほっこり家
- Yakuin, Fukuoka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Beef Steak / Wine
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梅野Umeno
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Switching from Japanese cuisine to Teppanyaki, Mr. Umeno has a delicate technique that brings out the charm of the ingredients in a simple way.
He was born in 1981 in Fukuoka. At first, he started his career as a Japanese chef. After 8 years of experience as a chef at a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo, he changed to Teppanyaki. Following studying in Fukuoka, he opened Hokkoriya.
梅野Umeno
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Originator of Teppanyaki Steak Misono, Kobe Main branch
元祖鉄板焼ステーキみその神戸本店
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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元谷 和之Kazuyuki Motoya
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Without undermining the taste of Misono, the chef fuses French cuisine with the Japanese traditional teppan cuisine.
Born in Hiroshima prefecture in 1960. Studied abroad in France after graduating from the Tsuji Culinary Insitute of Abe Osaka. Took lessons in authentic cooking. Upon returning to Japan, began work at a Suntory affiliated Western-style restaurant for around seven years, gaining experience as a deputy chef. After retiring, made a fateful visit to the "Misono Restaurant Osaka." Currently testing skills at the "Misono Restaurant Kobe" after becoming fascinated by Teppanyaki. With 33 years of experience, now focusses upon cultivating the next generation and plays a role in leading the junior chefs.
元谷 和之Kazuyuki Motoya
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Yakiniku Gyugujo Bettei
焼肉 牛宮城 別邸
- Shibuya Center-Gai/Koen-Dori, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Makgeolli
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Ca sento
Ca sento
- Motomachi, Hyogo
- Spanish/Mediterranean,Global/International / Spanish / European
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福本 伸也Shinya Fukumoto
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An athletic-oriented chef, not sport-oriented nor too stoic.
He was born in 1978 in Kobe. Since he was 15 years old, he has kept improving his skills as a chef. He went to Europe in 1998 and trained for 8 years in Italy and Spain. At the age of 26, he worked as a chef at [Ca sento], a renowned restaurant in Balencia, Spain that has the same name as his current restaurant. During this period, he has found his current policy that a chef shouldn' t be an egoistic artist, but has to be a part of a team. After coming back to Japan, he opened his own restaurant in 2008.
福本 伸也Shinya Fukumoto
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Kaisen Ryori Hama no Ie
海鮮料理浜の家
- Onna-son, Okinawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Local Japanese Cuisine / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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長浜 厚史Atsushi Nagahama
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He began his career as a chef by helping out at home
Born in Okinawa on November 15th, 1972, he has been helping out in Hama no Ie, the restaurant that his parents established, since he was a child. He decided to become a chef because he always wanted to make the food with which he was most familiar with. While working in the restaurant, he developed a solid foundation in cooking. He is particularly skilled at cooking all kinds of fish dish. He is a known authority on ikezukuri (preparing sashimi made from live seafood).
長浜 厚史Atsushi Nagahama
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