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Hibi Sakanazuki Toboku
日々魚数寄 東木
- Higashi Chaya District, Ishikawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Cookshop
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東木 宏憲Hironori Toboku
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His dishes reflect a long and diverse history of cooking professionally across the country.
He was born in 1982 in Ishikawa Prefecture. During his time in high school, he took on a part-time job at a yakitori (grilled chicken) restaurant, and the food there delighted him so much that he decided to enter culinary school after his high school graduation. After that, he went on to develop his skills at a traditional Japanese restaurant in Kanazawa and a Japanese-style inn in Kyoto, as well as a Kaiseki (course meal) restaurant in Kagurazaka and a Japanese restaurant in Ginza called Uchiyama. He also spent time in Italy working at Japanese restaurants there. After he returned to Japan, he set out on his own to take his current position. He is also a certified sommelier and sake (Japanese alcohol) master.
東木 宏憲Hironori Toboku
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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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M no Yakiniku Fukushima Main Branch
Mの焼肉 福島本店
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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筒井 啓太Keita Tsutsui
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Mr. Tsutsui always strives for growth through his diversified experiences and solid skills.
He was born in 1994 in Hyogo. Since childhood, he has been fascinated by careers that bring joy to people, which led him to become a chef. He gained experience working in an Italian restaurant while studying at Tsuji Culinary Institute. Even after graduation, he developed his skills at a renowned Italian restaurant. After enhancing his specialized knowledge and skills, he started working at his current company to challenge himself in a new field. While emphasizing not only cooking but also communication skills, he showcases his skills at M no Yakiniku Fukushima Main Branch.
筒井 啓太Keita Tsutsui
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Ginza Sushi Inada
銀座 鮨 いな田
- Tsukiji, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / General
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渡辺 尊成Takanari Watanabe
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A sushi chef who never skips a detail for people to smile over the counter.
Mr. Watanabe was born in 1974 in Tochigi. Having a dream of working in the culinary world but without a clear answer, he studied at restaurants of various genres. It was during this time that he came across "sushi chef." He enjoys interacting directly with guests over the counter and seeing their smiling faces right before him. It's just ordinary for him to make each piece of sushi with care. Also, he always puts the guests first and pays attention to details, such as serving dishes with careful pacing.
渡辺 尊成Takanari Watanabe
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Sushi Hanayoshi
鮨 花吉
- Niseko/Kutchan/Rusutsu, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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吉岡 亮平Ryohei Yoshioka
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A skillful chef who offers exquisite seafood from Hokkaido.
Born in 1972 in Niseko-cho, Hokkaido. As his family ran a soba (buckwheat noodles) restaurant, naturally he entered the cooking field. After training at a sushi restaurant in Asakusa, Tokyo for 13 years, he learned how to select fish at a wholesale company in Chiba prefecture. In 2006, he went independent and opened [Sushi Hanayoshi] in his hometown Niseko-cho. He is still making efforts to offer exquisite seafood from Hokkaido to the guests and many from overseas as well.
吉岡 亮平Ryohei Yoshioka
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Yummy
八味 〜yummy〜
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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平野 信英Nobuhide Hirano
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With over 40 years of experience as a chef, Mr. Hirano offers dishes that fascinate both the palate and the mind.
He was born in 1964 in Tokyo. Starting his culinary career in his teens, he opened a teppanyaki restaurant, Doremi, in Kameido in 1988. It quickly gained popularity and expanded branches in Ginza and Nihonbashi. He has also been active in television and magazines and has won the TV Tokyo program "TV Champion." In 2012, he opened a Hawaiian restaurant, No Reservations, in Ningyocho. In July 2024, he newly opened Yummy in Roppongi. Utilizing his experience and skills as a chef over 40 years, he delivers dishes with heart and soul.
平野 信英Nobuhide Hirano
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UERUMA SHIMIN SHOKUDO
うるま市民食堂
- Okinawa/Uruma, Okinawa
- General,Western / General / Okinawa Cuisine / General
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西兼盛 大和Nishikanemori Yamato
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Mr. Yamato entered the world of cooking without hesitation because his family also owned an izakaya (Japanese pub).
He was born in 1983 in Okinawa. He had been interested in cooking since he was a child, with his family owning an Izakaya, a Japanese-style pub. He had been helping out at home since he was a student, and after graduation, he entered the world of cooking without hesitation. After training in Kyoto and Shiga, he returned to Okinawa, where he has been working as a chef at [Uruma Shimin Shokudo] since May 2019. He says, "I want people to have a chance to eat delicious food made with the ingredients of Uruma City and deliver it to the producers."
西兼盛 大和Nishikanemori Yamato
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Toriya Otori
鶏屋 鳳
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Chicken / Nabe (hot pot) / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers)
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八木 裕史Hirofumi Yagi
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A chef with passion entered the cooking field to realize his dream since he was young.
He was born in June 1973 in Hokkaido. He wanted to be a chef since he was young, as he liked to please people with his food. To realize this dream, he entered the restaurant industry. While operating a bar and serving alcohol and delicious food there, he started thinking about opening a restaurant specializing in chicken, and the thought got stronger. In 2008, being fully prepared, he opened [Toriya Otori]. This restaurant has become popular serving delicious chicken dishes elaborated in their own ways, and many guests return as repeaters. He is always searching for dishes that the guests will become addicted to.
八木 裕史Hirofumi Yagi
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Restaurant Sunpeer
レストラン サンピア
- Nanjo, Okinawa
- Creative,Sosaku (creative) / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / General
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仲宗根 弘二Koji Nakasone
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Welcomes guests with the goal of promoting local cuisine.
Mr. Koji Nakasone was born in 1964 in Okinawa Prefecture. Chef Nakasone was inspired to become a chef after watching a TV program about Japanese cuisine. This show left a deep impression on him, leading him to aspire to become a chef so that he could move people with his own cooking. After building up his career experience in Okinawa hotels, Chef Nakasone took the role of head chef at [Restaurant Sunpeer]. He works in the kitchen to spread the word to visitors from all over about the quality of Okinawa's local vegetables and the delicious ways to prepare them.
仲宗根 弘二Koji Nakasone
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Kaminoza
カミノザ
- Tanimachi/Tanimachi-yonchome, Osaka
- Japanese,Japanese / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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正野 キミヒロKimihiro Shono
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Mr. Shono pursued a career as a Japanese chef because he wanted to see his parents' happy faces.
He was born in Osaka in 1978. While in high school, he started cooking at home after watching a cooking show. He decided to become a chef when he cooked for his parents, who were so pleased with his cooking. He chose Japanese cuisine because he thought it would please his aging parents in the future when he became a chef. After graduating from high school, he studied the basics at Tsuji Culinary Institute and began honing his skills as a Japanese chef at kappo restaurants and ryotei throughout Japan from the age of 23. At 36, he became independent and opened his own restaurant in Osaka in 2014.
正野 キミヒロKimihiro Shono
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Steak&Wine Ishizaki
ステーキ＆ワイン いしざき
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / General / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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石崎 俊彦Toshihiko Ishizaki
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Enjoy a delicious experience of high-quality Kuroge Wagyu beef.
Mr. Ishizaki was born in 1969, in Sapporo, Hokkaido. In 1970, his grandfather started a butcher shop and associated farm. His parents then opened a sukiyaki (hot pot stew) and shabu-shabu (sliced meat parboiled with vegetables) restaurant, which led him to develop an interest in cooking. He decided to pursue cooking as a career upon graduating from high school, beginning his training in a teppanyaki (ingredients grilled on an iron griddle) restaurant. After honing his skills for over four years, he opened Steak&Wine Ishizaki in 2013. This restaurant delights its guests with its own high-quality Kuroge Wagyu beef dishes, including teppanyaki and roast beef.
石崎 俊彦Toshihiko Ishizaki
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Originator of Teppanyaki Steak Misono Shinjuku branch
元祖鉄板焼ステーキみその新宿店
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)
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長野 広一Koichi Nagano
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Know everything about Teppanyaki. Fully enjoy his dishes with the original savory tastes of the ingredients.
He was born on October 12, 1961 in Nerima-ku, Tokyo. After graduating from a culinary school, he experienced Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisines. He also worked as a French chef at Ginza Mikasa Kaikan for 4 years, then has actively cooked teppanyaki (grilled on iron griddle)-style dishes for 35 years. His motto is to offer fun exciting moments to the guests with teppanyaki with the original savory tastes of the ingredients. Currently he works at Steak Misono, while enjoying communicating with the guests from a close distance.
長野 広一Koichi Nagano
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Sushi Monji
寿し 門司
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi / Fugu (blowfish)
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門司 知治Tomoharu Monji
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Mr. Moji values the spirit of hospitality more than anything else and provides visitors a blissful moment.
He was born in 1976 in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka. He grew up under the influence of his father, who was the president of the Japan Cooks Association, and his brother, a French chef. Although he had no intention of entering the culinary world, his promise to his mother led him to train at a sushi restaurant through his father for three years. He once left cooking but began to pursue it seriously when he met an excellent sushi chef at 22. After working at the highest-selling Sushi restaurant in Japan, he opened Sushi-dokoro Shinmon, which was renamed Sushi M ji three years ago.
門司 知治Tomoharu Monji
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Yakiniku Kokon
焼肉古今
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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馬場 祐次Yuji Baba
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Pursuing deliciousness that combines the new appeal of Yakiniku with tradition.
Mr. Yuji Baba was born in 1985 in Saitama. During his school years, he worked part-time in a restaurant, which satisfied and enthused him. He then entered the restaurant industry. In 2010, he founded Dining Kitchen Co. and developed a restaurant business related to Italian and Western food, his area of expertise. With the know-how he has cultivated over ten years in Italian cuisine and three years in the yakiniku industry, he opened Yakiniku Kokon in 2024 as the representative director.
馬場 祐次Yuji Baba
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Teppan-yaki Madoi
鉄板焼き 団居
- Marunouchi, Aichi
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine
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小菅 国博Kunihiro Kosuge
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Stimulating all five senses with perfect ingredients.
Mr. Kunihiro Kosuge was born in 1970 in Aichi Prefecture. He got his start in the restaurant business working part-time at a hotel restaurant during high school, preparing French cuisine. After working at [Nagoya Fuji Park Hotel] and [BISTRO Ciel], he moved to [Yoshino], where he discovered teppanyaki (ingredients grilled on an iron griddle). He currently works as a chef at [Teppan-yaki Madoi], where he endeavors to stimulate all five senses with high-quality ingredients and a live, personal experience.
小菅 国博Kunihiro Kosuge
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Tokyo October
東京十月
- Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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冬野 慎治Shinji Fuyuno
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Mr. Fuyuno is a chef and owner of the restaurant, who is highly admired by a wide range of guests from Japan and abroad.
He was born in 1974 in Ibaraki. Trained in Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) cuisine, hotels, and Japanese restaurants. He learned and honed his skills in various techniques of serving food in beautiful dishes and using seasonal vegetables and other ingredients. In 2017, he came to Tokyo October. Serving as both head chef and owner of the restaurant, he has established a “style in which the chef himself provides hospitality.” He calls himself a Japanese cuisine artist and pursues not only cooking but also the art of tea ceremony. Offering a diverse appeal as a comprehensive cultural art not limited to Japanese cuisine, he is adored by a wide range of guests from Japan and abroad.
冬野 慎治Shinji Fuyuno
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Oku-Akasaka Sushi Tanji
奥赤坂 鮨 淡師
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Japanese Tea
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?田 達央Tatsuo Takada
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Mr. Takada delivers a sense of Japan that can only be offered in his restaurant.
He was born in 1985 in Fukuoka. Initially, he worked as a sales representative for IRIS OHYAMA and GURUNAVI. Then, he established a restaurant company and became involved in restaurants as an operation. After retiring, he trained at a high-end Sushi restaurant and later became independent. Currently, he is the owner and chef of Sushi Tanji. He selects high-quality ingredients from all over Japan, including marine products that his hometown, Kyushu, is proud of. In a space with a Japanese atmosphere, he conveys "Japaneseness that can be delivered only in that place."
?田 達央Tatsuo Takada
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BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE TOKYO GARDEN TERRACE KIOICHO
BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE TOKYO GARDEN TERRACE KIOICHO
- Nagatacho, Tokyo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak / American / General
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一ノ宮 義孝Yoshitaka Ichinomiya
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A chef who trained in Canada for ten years thoroughly pursues European cuisine.
Mr. Ichinomiya was born in 1971 in Akita. As a child, he admired chefs he saw on TV and aspired to pursue a career in cooking. To grasp the essence of European flavors, he dedicated himself to thoroughly understanding Western cuisine, even excluding traditional Japanese seasonings from his personal life. During his ten years living in Canada, he honed his skills at several restaurants, including a steak house, and also gained management experience in franchise operations. He believes that assembling a dish is like working in four dimensions, and he cooks with respect not only for the taste but also for the country's unique culture.
一ノ宮 義孝Yoshitaka Ichinomiya
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Taishabu to Nihonshu Satsuki
鯛しゃぶと日本酒 皐月
- Ohori/Ropponmatsu/Sakurazaka, Fukuoka
- Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices)/Sukiyaki (hot pot stew),Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sake
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木下 智揮Tomoki Kinoshita
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Mr. Kinoshita serves the finest sea bream shabu-shabu available as a specialty restaurant.
He was born in 1991 in Kumamoto. After training at the Tenjin Main Branch, he now works at Satsuki. In a calm atmosphere, he treats visitors with exquisite sea bream sashimi and shabu-shabu nabe, which can only be available at a specialty restaurant.
木下 智揮Tomoki Kinoshita
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Setsugekka Ginza
雪月花 銀座
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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田中 覚 Satoru Tanaka
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Mr. Tanaka is a "master of meat" who dedicates his life to offering the finest taste.
He was born in 1967 in Gifu Prefecture. As the eldest son of a family where his grandfather was a beef farmer and his father was a butcher, he has held a knife and handled meat since he was 10. He dreamed of becoming a restaurant chef from an early age, then opened his first Yakiniku restaurant at 25. His unique world view of menu structure and store design became the talk of the town, and he has opened 18 meat restaurants in Tokyo, Nagoya, Gifu, and Shiga. In particular, NIKUYA Setsugekka in Nagoya was listed in the "Michelin Guide Aichi, Gifu, and Mie 2019 Special Edition". It has also won consecutive "Tabe-Log" awards and is gaining popularity.
田中 覚 Satoru Tanaka
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