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Hokkaido Yakiniku Kitaushi
北海道焼肉北うし
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Wine
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木谷 喬Takashi Kiya
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Mr. Kiya entered the yakiniku industry at 16, admiring the senior chef at his part-time job.
He was born in 1987 in Hokkaido. Inspired by a senior chef at his part-time job, he aspired to become a chef. At 16, he entered the yakiniku industry and honed his skills as a chef. He has mastered cutting techniques according to the part and marbling of the meat that brings out the best flavor. In August 2021, he opened Kitaushiwith the desire to make the best yakiniku restaurant in Sapporo by combining the finest ingredients only Hokkaido can offer with the best cooking techniques.
木谷 喬Takashi Kiya
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Sushisai Wakichi
鮨菜 和喜智
- Maruyama Park, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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田村 光明Mitsuaki Tamura
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Encounter the world of sushi greatly chenged his life
Born 1970 in Otaru, and grew up in Sapporo. Dropped out of college, and went to Tokyo. For a quick job, he started working as a dish washer at a mass-production sushi store as a part-time job. There, he was promoted from part-timer to employee. He discovered sushi here, and then trained at [Sushi Hisashi] in Seta. After six years of training, he returned to his hometown Hokkaido. He opened [Sushisai Wakichi] at 32 years old. The restaurant was renovated in 2007, and he started the current Omakase-only style.
田村 光明Mitsuaki Tamura
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Otaru Masazushi Zenan
おたる政寿司 ぜん庵
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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西岡 秀美Hidemi Nishioka
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Hidemi Nishioka transformed himself from a fisherman into a sushi artist making the most of the great taste of fish
Born February 13th, 1961, Hidemi Nishioka is a native of Hamanaka-cho, Hokkaido. After graduating from vocational school, he joined his father, who was a fisherman, to go fishing out at sea for two years. When the fishing season came to an end and he went for a meal at a sushi restaurant, it struck him that if he cooked the fish he caught in a similar way, they would be delicious. He then aspired to be a sushi artist and began his training at Omi Sushi Sohonten in Kushiro. Afterwards, he refined his skills at sushi restaurants, hotels, and other establishments in Yoichi and Kushiro. In 1989, he joined Masazushi and worked at the main store, becoming manager of Otaru Masazushi Zenan in 2010.
西岡 秀美Hidemi Nishioka
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Hakodate Kaisenryori Kaikobo
函館海鮮料理 海光房
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Hokkaido Cuisine
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東谷 篤Atsushi Azumaya
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Naturally entered the world of cooking after growing up watching his aunt and mother run the restaurant.
Born in Oshamanbe. His aunt ran a restaurant there, which his mother worked at as well. Although he originally worked in a different industry, growing up watching his aunt and mother run the restaurant together naturally lead to him becoming a chef as well. After graduating from culinary school, he worked at hotels in locations such as Onuma, Lake Toya, and Noboribetsu. In Hakodate, he met his mentor Maejima at one of Hotel Hokke Club's Japanese restaurants, and began studying under him. He then worked as head chef at Hakodate Park Hotel and Hakodate Royal Hotel before taking up the position of head chef at Hakodate Kaisenryori Kaikobo.
東谷 篤Atsushi Azumaya
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Genghis Khan Hitsujikai no Mise "Itadakimasu"
ジンギスカン羊飼いの店『いただきます。』
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) / Local Japanese Cuisine / Hokkaido Cuisine
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中島 康晴Yasuharu Nakajima
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Yasuharu Nakajima serves up Hokkaido soul food using only the finest ingredients sourced from the very same island he calls home.
Although he was born in Kyoto on April 12th, 1961, Yasuharu Nakajima moved to Sapporo when he was just 100 days old. His first encounter with the restaurant business was when he got a job in one while still a student, although he then went on to work in an unrelated sector for many years. However, Genghis Khan, Hokkaido's soul food, managed to bring him back to the culinary world. Nakajima wanted to open a restaurant that specialized in Hokkaido-bred lamb, so he decided his first step would be to raise his own sheep. Over a period of years, he slowly built up his flock until nine years later in 2012, when he was finally able to open his restaurant, Genghis Khan Hitsujikai no Mise "Itadakimasu". As an adult who has a responsibility towards food, Nakajima also runs projects to strengthen ties with children.
中島 康晴Yasuharu Nakajima
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Sushi Takuma
鮨 匠真
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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伊藤 太久真Takuma Ito
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Mr. Ito is a borderless modern Japanese chef who has mastered various genres of cuisine.
He was born in 1965 in Hokkaido. Having been exposed to food from an early age, he entered the culinary world after graduating high school. He learned various genres of cuisine, including French cuisine. In November 2024, he opened a borderless modern Japanese food and sushi restaurant, Sushi Takumi, using his previous experience.
伊藤 太久真Takuma Ito
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Izakaya Futami Sakaba
居酒屋 二海酒場
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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岡嶋 隆志Takashi Okajima
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Mr. Okajima sources ingredients through his unique channels, mainly focusing on the Otoshibe fishing port in his hometown of Yakumo-cho.
He was born in 1972 in Hokkaido. Since childhood, He has enjoyed watching cooking shows on television and dreamed of pursuing a career in the culinary world. From high school, he started working part-time at a restaurant and became a chef after attending a vocational school. After that, he trained in Japanese cuisine, such as at sushi restaurants and hotels, to polish his skills. In November 2021, after leaving a long-established izakaya (Japanese pub) in Hakodate, he opened "Izakaya Futami Skaba." He procures seafood through his unique channels, centered around the Otoshibe fishing port in Yakumo-cho, his hometown.
岡嶋 隆志Takashi Okajima
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Sushi-dokoro Tatsutoshi
鮨処 竜敏
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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廣瀬 秀敏Hidetoshi Hirose
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Operates a renowned restaurant that has been loved for over a quarter of a century in Susukino.
Mr. Hirose was born in 1973 in Hokkaido. He chose the restaurant business as a job to acquire expertise. Entered a sushi restaurant in his hometown of Sapporo and began his life as a professional chef in earnest. At age 26, he opened his own restaurant in Otaru, where many of the best sushi restaurants are gathered. Three years later, he moved from the Otaru branch (closed) to Susukino and opened Tatsutoshi. Currently, he not only manages the restaurant but also takes part in Hokkaido product exhibitions held throughout Japan.
廣瀬 秀敏Hidetoshi Hirose
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Sushi Kappo Kakihachi
すし割烹 柿八
- Soen, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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Mexican Restaurant ViVA LA ViDA
本格メキシコ料理 ViVA LA ViDA
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Mexican/Central American,Global/International / General / Steak / Mexican/Central American
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中村 貴信Takanobu Nakamura
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A top-grade chef who learned not only Mexican but also other countries' cuisine such as French.
Mr. Nakamura was born in 1980 in Hokkaido. He started training at an ethnic restaurant in Sapporo in 1999. In 2004, came to Tokyo. He gained more experience as a chef at a Mexican restaurant with a long history in Tokyo, then became a sous chef (the second most important cook). To have more experience, he started working at a restaurant in Tokyo which had been awarded a Michelin star for consecutive years. After working three years there, he came back to Hokkaido. He experienced as a head chef at several restaurants in Sapporo and finally opened ViVA LA ViDA in 2015.
中村 貴信Takanobu Nakamura
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Hokkai Seafood & Tokachi Beef Steak Restaurant Norte
北海シーフード＆十勝牛ステーキレストラン ノルテ
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- General,Western / General / French / Steak
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酒井 諭Satoshi Sakai
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He actively works as the executive chef of the western cuisine department at the [LA VISTA HAKODATE BAY].
He was born in 1962 in Hokkaido. He liked cooking for his family, and seeing them pleased. After graduating from TSUJI Culinary Institute, he actively worked in the kitchen of [Bistro Kanapeshu] in Sapporo for 10 years. He also accumulated many years of experience at the [Obihiro Grand Hotel] and [JR Hotel Nikko Northland Obihiro], then entered [LA VISTA HAKODATE BAY] in 2011. Currently, he actively works as the executive chef of the western cuisine department at the [LA VISTA HAKODATE BAY] and [HAKODATE BAY GOURMET CLUB].
酒井 諭Satoshi Sakai
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Otaru Takeno Sushi
小樽たけの寿司
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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武田 賢一TAKEDA KENICHI
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A personal connection led him to leave another career and become a sushi chef
This chef was born in April 1968 in Osaka. He was working in an architect's office when an invitation from the master of a restaurant where he had worked in his student days prompted him to become a chef. In March 2013, he opened Otaru Takeno Sushi, where he painstakingly prepares fresh fish which he serves to his customers.
武田 賢一TAKEDA KENICHI
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La Vista Hakodate Bay Seafood Chinese Cuisine KAI FOO ROU
ラビスタ函館ベイ 海鮮中華料理 海風楼
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Chinese,Chinese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / General
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福島 和弘Kazuhiro Fukushima
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He puts affection in each dish, bringing out the original tastes of the ingredients.
He was born in 1983 in Aomori prefecture. As his parents were busy working, he often cooked since he was a child, and naturally entered the cooking field. When he entered Hakodate Junior College, he was busy studying at the Department of Food Science Nutrition in the daytime, and at its culinary school at night. After accumulating experience as a Chinese chef at a hotel in Hakodate city, he entered [Seafood Chinese Cuisine Kaifuro] in 2010. Currently, he puts affection in each beautifully-finished dish, bringing out the original tastes of the ingredients.
福島 和弘Kazuhiro Fukushima
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Meimei-tei
羊羊亭
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak / General / Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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酒井 諭Satoshi Sakai
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He has been actively creating general western cuisine for many years, mainly at hotel restaurants.
He was born in 1962 in Hokkaido. He loved cooking to please people since he was a boy. After graduating from high school, he learned the fundamentals of cooking at Abeno Culinary School in Osaka. After working at [Bistro Kanapeshu] in Sapporo for 10 years, and [Obihiro Grand Hotel] and [JR Hotel Nikko North Land Obihiro] for many years, he has been actively working at [La Vista Hakodate Bay] since 2011. Currently, he is the executive chef at [La Vista Hakodate Bay] and [Hakodate Bay Bishoku Club].
酒井 諭Satoshi Sakai
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Very Very Strawberry
ベリーベリーストロベリー
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Italian,Italian/French / Neapolitan Pizza / Seafood / Cake
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伊藤 孝Takashi Ito
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Mr. Ito felt the limitless charm of authentic and delicious cuisine.
Mr. Ito is a native of Otaru. After graduating high school, he came to Tokyo with the aim of becoming an actor. However, he was deeply moved by experiencing authentic deliciousness at a French restaurant he worked part-time. Later, he has moved again by experiencing even more delicious authentic Italian cuisine, and he resolved to live his life walking the path of cuisine. He founded an Italian restaurant in Tokyo with a friend and built up his track record and experience, including making that restaurant prosperous. When he returned to visit Otaru, he fell in love with the buildings there and resolved to open his own restaurant in the city. He continues to provide authentic Italian cuisine to customers to this very day.
伊藤 孝Takashi Ito
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Chugoku Ryori Koka
中国料理 孝華
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Chinese,Chinese / General / Yum Cha/Dim Sum / Szechuan
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富井 祥司Shoji Tomi
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His career in Chinese cuisine began when he decided to move to Tokyo to open a ramen restaurant.
Born in Niigata prefecture in July 1948, Mr. Tomi is the second son in a farming family. After graduating from middle school, he decided that he wanted to work in Tokyo, and from there, he moved into Chinese cuisine. After working for 10 years in Tokyo, he honed his skills for 13 years at the Korakuen Chinese Restaurant in Sapporo, Hokkaido. In 1987, he was appointed as a head chef at "Luhua", the Chinese restaurant in Sapporo Korakuen Hotel. Later, Mr. Tomi became a general head chef, overseeing all of the types of food prepared at the hotel. He has been working for a total of 23 years. In that time, he has taken on many important roles and been involved in the training of junior chefs and promoting development. He was awarded a Medal of Honor with a Yellow Ribbon by the Japanese government in Spring 2014.
富井 祥司Shoji Tomi
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Taishuizakaya Nichibei
大衆居酒屋日米
- Kushiro, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Robatayaki (coal grilling)
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寺嶋 功悦Terashima
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A penchant for cooking during his elementary school years sparked Terashima's desire to become a professional chef.
Hailing from Hokkaido, Terashima had an interest in food even when he was still in elementary school, and could frequently be found trying out new recipes in the kitchen. In 1992, he opened his own bar, where he was enthusiastic about not only his drinks menu, but also his food menu. After 21 years of managing the bar, he decided to try something new and reopened the bar as Taishuizakaya Nichibei on November 12th, 2014. Terashima's vision for his restaurant is that it will be a place where customers can relax, no matter who they are or what kind of background they have, much like the places he used to visit in Shitamachi in Tokyo, where he lived in his younger years.
寺嶋 功悦Terashima
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Steak Kaisen Teppanyaki Kitakaze
ステーキ・海鮮 鉄板焼 北風
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine
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荒谷 利幸Toshiyuki Araya
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As a chef, he is making the most of the customer service skills he learnt at a hotel
Chef Araya was born on May 18th, 1974 and is from Yakumo town in Futami-gun, Hokkaido. He studied customer service at the Sapporo Grand Hotel, making use of this experience while training at a famous teppanyaki (grilled on hottplate) restaurant in Sapporo city. He has more than 17 years of experience as a chef, and now shows his skills at Steak Kaisen Teppanyaki Kitakaze.
荒谷 利幸Toshiyuki Araya
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Matsuo Jingisukan Asahikawa Branch
松尾ジンギスカン 旭川支店
- Asahikawa, Hokkaido
- Genghis Khan (grilled mutton),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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松本 寿子Hisako Matsumoto
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An absolute cooking enthusiast! Her endless interest in cooking led her to became a chef.
Chef Matsumoto was born in Hokkaido Prefecture. In the leading Hokkaido spa town Sounkyo, she was involved in the restaurant business as a waitress. She developed a passion for her job of serving food, as well as for the color and arrangement of the food on the four-legged trays the food was served on, which naturally led her to becoming a chef and obtaining her cooking license. In 2006, she joined Matsuo Jingisukan Asahikawa brunch, Gaining the deep trust of the owner, Matsumoto became like a right-hand assistant, and with her bright smile and kind consideration, she manages the restaurant with her certain cooking skills.
松本 寿子Hisako Matsumoto
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Sushi Yoshi
すし よし
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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西森 義幸NISHIMORI YOSHIYUKI
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The part-time job he had during high school led him to become a sushi chef, constantly striving to perfect the art of sushi making
He was born on October 6th, 1965, in Otaru City. Working part time during high school at a well-established sushi restaurant led him to pursue a career as a sushi chef. He continued to train at the same sushi restaurant after graduating from high school. After that he trained at several sushi restaurants, and also became a fisherman's apprentice in order to acquire skill in judging fish. He opened "Sushi Dokoro Yoshi" in 2005 near Sushiya Street in Otaru, where numerous sushi restaurants compete for customers. The sumptuous seafood dishes created by the owner, who has an exhaustive knowledge of seafood, bring in many people from great distances.
西森 義幸NISHIMORI YOSHIYUKI
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