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Kyoto Fusion Restaurant Les Confluents
京フュージョン レ コンフリュアン
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Innovative/Fusion,Sosaku (creative) / General / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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田村 和儀Tamura Kazuyoshi
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Mr. Tamura has been devoted to cooking and has accumulated diligent and steady training.
He was born in 1993 in Osaka. Because of his love for "eating," he aspired to become a chef. After graduating high school, he entered Ecole Tsuji Osaka and studied at the Master College of French and Italian Cuisine. After graduation, he worked for about 2 years at Restaurant Lille and about 7 years at Restaurant Difference, where he honed his skills as a chef. In 2021, he was selected as a chef at Les Confluences, where he continues demonstrating his skills.
田村 和儀Tamura Kazuyoshi
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Tenka no Daidokoro, Daiki Suisan, Hachikenya-hama Maguro Stadium
天下の台所 大起水産 八軒家浜 まぐろスタジアム
- Tenmabashi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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山口 貴司Takashi Yamaguchi
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Mr. Yamaguchi is an earnest chef who continues to hone his skills to serve delicious seafood.
He was born in 1987 in Sakai-shi, Osaka. While working at Maguro Stadium, he actively absorbs the techniques and knowledge of his seniors. He visits various restaurants to study the taste and presentation of their food. He pursues not only the taste but also the visual appeal of his dishes, satisfying his guests' taste buds and hearts. He is a chef who is sincerely devoted to his cuisine, honing his skills to maximize the appeal of carefully selected ingredients.
山口 貴司Takashi Yamaguchi
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Nouvelle Epoque
Nouvelle Epoque
- Okazaki/Heianjingu (Heian Shrine)/Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto
- French,Italian/French
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山下 亮一Ryoichi Yamashita
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Mr. Yamashita is a chef who works hard in a new place, pursuing new delicacies.
He was born in 1973 in Shizuoka. His father was a chef in his hometown of Izu. Because he hoped to get a job early in his career, he naturally chose the path of a chef. Started his career as a chef in earnest in Tokyo, where many famous restaurants are crowded. He worked the Western food department of Hotel Okura Tokyo (currently The Okura Tokyo), and then moved to French. In 2022, he became the head chef with the opening of Nouvelle Epoque.
山下 亮一Ryoichi Yamashita
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Sushi Etsu
鮨 悦
- Yotsubashi/Shinmachi/Horie, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Wine
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梶谷 伸一Shinichi Kajitani
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Mr. Kajitani's life as a chef began with the professional skills he saw up close.
He was born in 1975 in Osaka. Mr. Kajitani initially worked in the fresh fish department of a supermarket in Wakayama. One day, he visited a restaurant to eat out and saw a chef's skills up close, which was a turning point for him. Fascinated by the chefs' skills, he decided to become a chef himself and set a goal of having his own dream by age 30, which led him to begin training at a kappo (Japanese cuisine) restaurant specializing in fish cuisine. At 29, he opened his own restaurant, Kaji, specializing in fish cuisine. In 2024, 20 years after opening the restaurant, he opened "Sushi Etsu" with a new goal.
梶谷 伸一Shinichi Kajitani
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Kobe Kitano Sow
神戸 北野 双
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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半情 圭佐Keisuke Hanjyo
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Continuing on the path of sushi, Mr. Hanjyo creates pieces of sushi to delight guests.
He was born in Fukuoka. Fascinated by the world of sushi, which he had longed for since childhood, he has followed the path dedicatedly up to the present day. At Kobe Kitano Sow, which reopened on June 14, 2023, he works as a sushi chef to create a restaurant and cuisine that makes the most of its location in Kobe.
半情 圭佐Keisuke Hanjyo
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Ristorante Borgo Konishi
Ristorante Borgo KONISHI
- Nara, Nara
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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山嵜 正樹Masaki Yamazaki
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From a part time job at a restaurant, straight to becoming a chef.
Born in Nara prefecture, 1976. Using a part time job as an opportunity, he started his career. Afterwards, he trained for 11 years at "PIATTO", an Italian restaurant with a focus on Roman cuisine. His present restaurant opened in Nara city in June, 1995. Carrying on the intention of the restaurant he trained at, he gave the new restaurant the name "BEKKAN." Furthermore, following the closing of "PIATTO, in April of 2014 he went to "Ristorante Borgo KONISHI." Everyday he makes Italian local specialty dishes with ingredients from Japan.
山嵜 正樹Masaki Yamazaki
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Kyo Ryori Matsusyo
京料理 松正
- Arashiyama, Kyoto
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Kyoto Cuisine
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小笹 正義Masayoshi Ozasa
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Mr. Ozasa expresses the producer's thoughts while preserving the traditions passed down from generation to generation.
Mr. Ozasa expresses the producer's thoughts while preserving the traditions passed down from generation to generation. Grew up watching his grandfather and father, who ran Kyo Ryori Matsusyo. The restaurant and cooking had been familiar to him since childhood, but it was when he graduated from high school that he made the decision to take over the restaurant. He went on to a culinary school and trained at a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto for three years after graduation. Joined his family's restaurant in 2005 and has served as the fourth-generation chef since 2018. He keeps in mind to carefully prepare his dishes so that the producer's thoughts can be expressed in each one.
小笹 正義Masayoshi Ozasa
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Kyo Yubadokoro Seike Nijojo Branch
京ゆば処 静家 二条城店
- Nijo Castle, Kyoto
- Japanese,Japanese / Yuba (tofu skin)
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稲葉 保行Yasuyuki Inaba
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The desire to please people is the starting point. A chef who studied in Gion and Ponto-cho.
Mr. Inaba was born in Shiga Prefecture. He loves making people happy more than anything else. His desire to bring joy to people through food led him to become a chef. He has been working as a chef for about a quarter of a century at Japanese restaurants in Gion and Ponto-cho. Now he works as a chef at the Kyo Yubadokoro Seike Nijojo Branch. He continues to bring moments of joy to people through his cooking, just as he did when he first decided to become a chef.
稲葉 保行Yasuyuki Inaba
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Hitomaru Kadan Taian Sannomiya
人丸花壇 鯛庵 三宮店
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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堀江 貴之HORIE TAKAYUKI
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The work of a chef acquaintance and the food he creates left a lasting impression.
He was born in 1977 in Saitama, but grew up in Kobe. Before he turned 20, he went to a neighbor's Japanese restaurant and was inspired when he saw how dedicated his acquaintance was to the food he prepared. He decided to become a chef too, and found work in a Japanese restaurant on Awaji Island. After training at several different locations, he began working at Hitomaru's main branch, "Hitomaru Kadan", in Akashi. Later, he was assigned to "Hitomaru Kadan Taian" when it opened. Using ingredients from Akashi, he puts his all into even the most difficult and tedious dishes.
堀江 貴之HORIE TAKAYUKI
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Oyogi-torafugu Katsugani Ryori Ajihei Sonezaki
泳ぎとらふぐ 活蟹料理 あじ平 曽根崎
- Higashi-Umeda/Ohatsutenjin/Taiyuji, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Fugu (blowfish) / Nabe (hot pot)
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奥野 幸治郎Kojiro Okuno
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Having honed his skills in Japanese cuisine, Mr. Okuno offers dishes that make the most of his abundant experience.
He was born in 1958 in Tokyo. Initially interested in Japanese food, he started as a chef at a restaurant in Tokyo with an introduction from an acquaintance. Since then, he has been working as a chef of Japanese cuisine. Also well versed in handling blowfish. In addition, he has experience abroad, including training at a Japanese restaurant in France. He has been the chef at Ajihei Sonezaki since its opening in December 2023, after the restaurant was renovated.
奥野 幸治郎Kojiro Okuno
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Ginnan
ぎんなん
- Shichijo/Tambaguchi, Kyoto
- Japanese Sosaku (creative),Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Pizza
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伊藤 雅仁Masahito Ito
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Serving original dishes made from traditional Kyoto ingredients
Born in December 1976, he trained in French restaurants. Later, he worked as a manger and chef at the family-run Kyoto Ichoya and at Ginnan. His much-vaunted creation Yuba-don (tofu skin served over rice) helped to popularize the restaurant. The menu is richly varied, boasting anything from traditional cuisine to new and creative dishes, made with famous Kyoto ingredients, including yuba (tofu skin) and namafu (wheat starch).
伊藤 雅仁Masahito Ito
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Teppan Yakiniku Okuno Hosomichi
鉄板焼肉オクノホソミチ
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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清 大地Daichi Kiyo
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Career change from the construction industry. With honed culinary skills, Mr. Kiyo makes dishes that are body-friendly.
He was born in 1978 in Hyogo. As a student, he worked part-time in a restaurant, but he went on to work in the construction industry after graduation. Later, he became independent and established his own company. While working, he aspired to run a restaurant because of his deep concern for the nutrition and quality of worker's meals. Considering the location and the genre of cuisine, he opened his restaurant Teppan Yakiniku Okuno Hosomichi in May 2024.
清 大地Daichi Kiyo
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Kappo Aoyagi
割烹 青柳
- Ashiya, Hyogo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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青柳 竜良Tatsuro Aoyagi
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Raised watching his father provide in-flight meals for VIPs, becoming a chef was a natural path for Mr. Aoyagi.
Born in 1971 in Chiba prefecture, he was the son of a chef providing in-flight meals on airplanes. As a child, Mr. Aoyagi saw his father board government airplanes as the head Japanese food chef and provide meals for the emperor and other VIPs, so becoming a chef was a natural path for him. After graduating, he joined Tsukiji Tamura and worked at Tokyo Tamura in Kobe (now known as Kobe Tamura) for 15 years as vice head chef. After gaining further experience at a Japanese restaurant in Sannomiya, Osaka, he opened his own restaurant in December 7, 2011. He currently works as the owner and head chef of Kappo Aoyagi.
青柳 竜良Tatsuro Aoyagi
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Yakitori Bonzo Shinsaibashi Branch
焼鳥 ぼんぞ 心斎橋店
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese
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市山 幹和Mikikazu Ichiyama
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Mr. Ichiyama continues to hone and improve his skills with a focus on Japanese cuisine.
He was the manager of a Japanese restaurant in New York for many years and trained at the owner's restaurant for 3 years. Later, after working as a manager at a yakitori restaurant opened by that owner, he trained for four years at a popular yakitori restaurant in Osaka at the time and then opened his own restaurant. He works hard to create a restaurant where guests are impressed not only by the food but also by everything about the restaurant, making them want to come back again.
市山 幹和Mikikazu Ichiyama
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Sumibi Yakiniku Tsunku
炭火焼肉つんく
- Kyoto Station, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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宮本 宏明Hiroaki Miyamoto
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Mr. Miyamoto, experienced cuisine from various angles, spends his days diligently learning as a Japanese BBQ restaurant head.
Mr. Miyamoto was born in 1986 in Kyoto. He dreamed of opening his own restaurant with a classmate, so he began attending the Tsuji Culinary Institute. After graduating, he began training at a steakhouse in Kita Shinchi. He wanted to see the world outside of restaurants, so he gained experience in kitchens in wedding halls and hospitals. At the hospitals, he made hospital food aimed at patients with dietary restrictions, but among these restrictions, he learned the difficulties of making food. In 2016 he opened his own bar. Then in December 2021, he opened Sumibi Yakiniku Tsunku and became the restaurant head.
宮本 宏明Hiroaki Miyamoto
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Nihonshu Bar Komeya Inazuma
日本酒バル・米屋 イナズマ
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- French,Italian/French / Kaisen Nabe (seafood hot pot) / French / Sake
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名倉 幸治Koji Nakura
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Specializes in charcuterie cuisine. This head chef is Inazuma's bread and butter
Born in 1978, a native of Hyogo Prefecture. Koji Nakura began training in the restaurant industry, starting with Italian restaurants in Osaka, when he was a university student. After graduating from culinary school, he buckled down and placed himself on his current path. He refined his skills at Italian and French restaurants in the vicinity of his hometown, Kobe, and Osaka. At Nihonshu Bar Komeya Inazuma, which opened in 2014, he has been fully committed to the shop as the head chef since the launch stage, beginning with the concept for the restaurant. He spares no troubles whatsoever and specializes in charcuterie style cooking.
名倉 幸治Koji Nakura
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Torisei Takoyakushi Branch
鳥せゑ 蛸薬師店
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Nabe (hot pot)
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山田 雄大Yuta Yamada
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Mr. Yamada is a cheerful leader who welcomes guests with a joyful and light-hearted atmosphere.
Mr. Yamada was born in 1986 in Kyoto. His love of cooking led him to pursue a career as a chef. He has trained diligently to prepare different cuisines and manages the restaurant. His wide range of restaurant-related activities includes restaurant launches. He has worked in hotel and Japanese restaurants overseas as a server and cook, and he began working at the Torisei Main Branch in 2017. Since October 2020, he has been working at Torisei Takoyakushi Branch. With his cheerful personality, he is a reliable leader and has the firm trust of other staff members.
山田 雄大Yuta Yamada
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Torisei Shijo Kiyamachi Branch
鳥せゑ 四条木屋町店
- Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kyoto
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Nabe (hot pot)
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川端 清則Kiyonori Kawabata
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This reliable restaurant head continues to hone his skills seriously and is good at cooking and hall management.
Mr. Kawabata was born in 1964 in Nagasaki. Because he liked making food, naturally, he entered the world of dining. He has continued to hone his skills for nearly 40 years at Torisei, where he began his long career as a chef. It has been around 30 years since he transferred to Torisei Shijo Kiyamachi Branch. He is their longest-serving member and works hard as a dependable restaurant manager. He is skilled as a chef, also in hall management, and works hard with his bright and serious staff to create a lively restaurant.
川端 清則Kiyonori Kawabata
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THE TASTE
THE TASTE
- Shichijo/Tambaguchi, Kyoto
- Bistro,Italian/French / General / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Cake
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星野 貴大Takahiro Hoshino
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Mr. Hoshino is a chef who utilizes various skills and knowledge to cook dishes that enchant guests.
He was born in 1991 in Kanagawa. His experience working in the kitchen as a part-time cook led him to begin his career as a chef. The joy of cooking he felt at that time, and the desire to have a profession became his motivation, and he has been striving for it every day. After accumulating experience in general Western cuisine, including Italian and American cuisine, he was appointed the head chef of THE TASTE. With the depth and diversity of his cultivated cuisine, he prepares dishes that shine with originality.
星野 貴大Takahiro Hoshino
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Eau-De-Vie
オー・ド・ヴィー Eau-De-Vie
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / General / Cocktail / Whisky
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西村 佳佑Keisuke Nishimura
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Water of life" that gives healing to daily life. Mr. Nishimura provides a moment of contentment.
He was born in 1991 in Osaka, the manager of Eau-De-Vie. The bar's name comes from the French word meaning "water of life (sake)." It started as a bar that provides healing to people's daily lives through a drink. It has now been renewed as a dining bar offering drinks and food. He aims to create a place where not only those who have supported the bar but also more guests can enjoy a moment of contentment.
西村 佳佑Keisuke Nishimura
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