The dream of a boy who liked cooking has come true after working in the kitchen of a renowned restaurant.

He was born in 1975 in Saitama. As he liked cooking since he was an elementary school student, when he became a high school student he started working part time at a cake shop, while belonging to a Judo club. He decided to be an Italian chef by recommendation of the cake shop owner, and entered a cooking school. In 1995, he entered the company [ENOTECA PINCHIORRI TOKYO]. After working their main branch in Florence as a patissier, he worked at Tokyo branch as the sous-chef for 5 years from 2005. His stylish dishes bring out the original tastes of the ingredients.

Meat chef who entered the world of meat cuisine and has continued to make an effort with a focus on meat.

Mr. Okazaki was born in 1979 in Tokyo. A regular customer who used to go to his parents' sushi restaurant was the owner of a yakiniku restaurant. The owner offered him a job at his restaurant. Because he was always a fan of meat, he readily agreed. After graduating from high school, he joined the restaurant, marking the full-blown start of his career. Since then, he has mastered yakiniku cuisine and has been dedicated as a meat professional for more than 20 years. In 2021, he joined IBUSANA and now works hard as a meat chef. 

Mr. Komatsu is an experienced veteran chef who started his culinary career from a part-time job.

He was born on December 8, 1986, in Kanagawa, age 44. He became interested in cooking through a part-time job he had at a restaurant when he was 15 years old. After graduating from night cooking school, he began training at a kappo restaurant in Tokyo. Then, he worked at a kappo restaurant in Akasaka and also studied at a kappo restaurant in Kyoto for about two years. After participating in the launch of the Yumeya group, he joined JO Corporation of the Soregashi group in 2017, where he currently serves as the executive chef of each Soregashi restaurant.

Delivering the taste and pleasure that only "aged Wagyu beef" can provide.

Mr. Ozeki was born in 1992 in Gifu. Entered the world of food and drink after graduating from university. After graduating from L'ecole Vantan College with a major in delicatessen, he worked mainly in Italian cuisine. Worked as a manager at Al Bacio in Nishi-Shinjuku before moving to his current company, Shinwa, Inc. He experienced an assistant manager at each "Aging Beef restaurant" and then became the manager of the Shibuya branch. "Aged Wagyu" is a beef that has been slowly aged for a long time to bring out the best in the meat. He delivers to people the taste and pleasure that only dry aging can bring.

Mr. Aoki spares no effort to show his strength in the place he desires.

After starting his career as a Japanese cuisine chef, he was eager to work at Meigara Tonkatsu Fukuro. However, he received advice from the owner that "you should first gain experience in multiple restaurants." Following that word, he started training at various tonkatsu specialty restaurants. While pursuing a finely honed technique, he has improved his unique sensibility.  And now, he shows his skills at the restaurant.

Mr. Kawamura's solid skills and in-depth knowledge cultivate his passion for food.

He was born in 1980 in Shizuoka. Influenced by his grandparents, who were artisans, he aspired to be a chef since high school. After graduating from a culinary school in Niigata, he worked at a Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) restaurant in Akasaka for three years, a hotel in Shinagawa for three years, and a Sushi restaurant in Tsukiji for five years. After that, he worked at a Japanese restaurant for ten years before joining Yakitori Kappou Shou-chan Kichijoji-bettei last year. Currently, he is working as the head chef.

Mr. Momose brings people joy through shabu-shabu. A chef that continues to pursue new forms of Japanese cuisine.

While working at the affiliated restaurant Kuriya Nanadaime Matsugoro, he was appointed to be in charge of Hitori Shabu Shabu Nanadaime Matsugoro. He has spent much of his career as a chef honing his skills in the Nanadaime Matsugoro group. He is now managing a new style of restaurant based on his desire for customers to casually enjoy shabu-shabu, which lets them fully enjoy A4 and A5-ranked matured black Wagyu beef. 

A chef who moved from French to Japanese cuisine, serving Japanese cuisine with unique techniques.

Mr. Takayama was born in 1988 in Niigata. Inspired by a TV cooking show he watched as a child, he learned to cook on his own during high school. After entering the culinary world, he worked at up-and-coming French restaurants such as tusimi and Souvenir. He is a chef with an insatiable curiosity. He continuously improves his skills, with the passion to "serve Japanese cuisine that will remain in guests' hearts and make them happy when they leave."

The chef devotes himself into seeking for dishes better than the exquisite view from the yakatabune (Japanese houseboat). 

Though he was originally operating a yakatabune (Japanese houseboat), in his 20's he turned over a new leaf in life and started further training to be able to offer better cuisine for which many guests come back to his yakatabune. Currently he devotes himself into creating menu, not only with tempura, their specialty, but also dishes that are better than the exquisite view from the yakatabune, and spare no effort to using seasonal high-quality ingredients. He is working actively at Amiko bringing out the original tastes of the ingredients, and sticking to using seasonal ingredients.

Mr. Onda presents the delicious synergy of food and wine based on Italian cuisine.

He was born in 1987 in Chiba. Chef at WineBar Pluribus.  Influenced by his uncle, a chef, he became familiar with cooking from an early age and aspired to become a professional. After graduating from culinary school, he started his career at the famous Italian restaurant CANOVIANO in Tokyo. Continued his experience at Angelo Court Tokyo, where he worked as a sous chef. After working as a chef at a Mediterranean restaurant in Funabashi, he assumed his current position when the restaurant was established in July 2023. He attracts guests from Japan and abroad with his diverse cuisine that goes well with wine.

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." 

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.

The passion to breathe new life into Japanese cuisine, cultivated at renowned restaurants and honed abroad.

Mr. Ito was born in 1986 in Miyazaki. Influenced by TV shows and manga during junior high school, he aspired to become a chef and went to a high school with a culinary course. After graduation, he moved to Tokyo and joined the prestigious Japanese cuisine restaurant Nadaman. He then trained under his master at renowned restaurants in Kagurazaka and Izu, gaining valuable experience over 10 years. Furthermore, he expanded his vision overseas and spent five years in Hong Kong. Upon returning to Japan and a period of preparation, he opened Higashiazabu Ito, a fusion-style Japanese cuisine restaurant.

Having earnestly lived out his dream of being a chef, Mr. Tsuda shares the deliciousness of Kushiage.

He was born in 1970 in Aichi. He has been cooking since childhood, from shopping for ingredients to making food. His passion for cooking led him to enter Tsuji Culinary Institute. After graduation, he worked at a French kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) restaurant. Moved to the Michelin-starred Rokukakutei restaurants in Osaka and Tokyo, which were his starting points. After ten years of experience, he became independent in March 2013, starting his restaurant, Sousaku Kushiage Tsuda Main Branch. Then, he opened the Kinshachi Yokocho Branch in March 2018 and the Toranomon Hills Station Branch in 2024.

 

Mr. Iwasaki was born on January 1, 1984 in Ishikawa. After graduating from high school, he started his life as a chef at Yamashiro Onsen Ryokan in Kaga, Ishikawa. Then, he worked at the Japanese restaurant "Shibazakura" in Prince Hotel Park Tower Tokyo. During his time there, he won first place twice in the Japanese cuisine category of a cooking competition in which chefs from Prince Hotels nationwide competed for the best chefs. After working at several Japanese restaurants, he opened Kappo Ichika in July 2015. He is pursuing dishes that will surprise and impress his guests.

Mr. Omori, conveying both the old and the new, is an owner who quietly burns his love for sake.

He was born in 1988 in Hyogo. While working as a freelance makeup artist in New York City, he also worked as a server in a Japanese restaurant, which hooked him on sake. After returning to Japan, he realized that although there were places where he could drink sake, there were not many places dedicated only to sake in Japan. So, after three years of study at a Japanese restaurant, he opened his own restaurant, Sake bar KoKoN. As a bridge between sake breweries and consumers, he promotes the goodness of sake.

As he built his career, Mr. Seya chose to become a professional chef to utilize the skills and sensitivities he had cultivated.

He was born in 1976 in Chiba. When he was in high school, he worked part-time at Funachu, which led him to pursue a career as a chef. At first, it was just a job, but as he learned culinary skills, he became fascinated with the depth of cooking, and 30 years passed. Currently, he is fully demonstrating his experience and passion at the Funachu Asakusa-hanakawado branch, which opened in May 2018.