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Virtue
Virtue
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Innovative/Fusion,Sosaku (creative) / General / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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山下 浩幸Hiroyuki Yamashita
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A chef with experience working at multiple Michelin-starred restaurants.
Mr. Hiroyuki Yamashita was born in 1979 in Chiba. He trained at prestigious French restaurants renowned for their Michelin stars, including Ginza L'écrin, Joël Robuchon, and Signature at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Tokyo. After that, he studied under Mr. Eric Ziebold, with whom he was very impressed, and developed his skills in the world of Modern American French cuisine for five and a half years. After returning to Japan, he served as the head chef at restaurants T3 and NUAGE ET VENT. Then, he was appointed the head chef at Virtue.
山下 浩幸Hiroyuki Yamashita
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Koukian
香季庵
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Creative,Sosaku (creative) / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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鷲尾 力人Rikihito Washio
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Mr. Washio produces an extraordinary time to enjoy creative Japanese cuisine and drinks.
He was born in Tokyo. Growing up watching his parents running an izakaya (Japanese-style pub), he naturally entered the culinary world. He was fascinated by the depth of Japanese cuisine, which makes the most of the richness of Japanese ingredients. After working at his parents' izakaya, he joined Koukian. His skillful technique of bringing out the best seasonal ingredients captivates his guests.
鷲尾 力人Rikihito Washio
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Daiki Suisan Kaiten Sushi Dotonbori Branch
大起水産回転寿司 道頓堀店
- Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Osaka
- Kaitenzushi (conveyor belt sushi),Japanese / Sushi
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今村 哲也Tetsuya Imamura
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Mr. Imamura is a chef who conveys the appeal of Sushi through Sushi seminars.
He was born in 1971 in Osaka. With his love of eating, he decided to pursue a career in the food industry. Although he initially did not like sushi, the taste of the sushi he made himself led him to the world of sushi. He actively shares the appeal of Sushi at Sushi seminars, such as lecturing guests on how to make sushi. "I devote myself to ensuring that guests can enjoy their meals with a smile," he says.
今村 哲也Tetsuya Imamura
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WAJO
WAJO
- Daikanyama, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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遠藤 泰一Taiichi Endo
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The joy of making delicious pasta paved the way to becoming a chef.
While working part-time at a restaurant to earn a living, Mr. Endo became interested in how to make delicious pasta. The intense joy he experienced in the process changed his career path and made him decide to become a chef. After training at the Michelin-starred Schoneck, he worked as a chef in various locations before opening Evoluzione in Ibaraki at 40. In 2022, he took over as chef at WAJO. His philosophy is to make the joy of others his own and to provide happiness through his cooking.
遠藤 泰一Taiichi Endo
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Okubo
Okubo
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Tempura (battered, fried seafood and vegetables) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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大窪 公也Kinya Okubo
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Mr. Okubo is a Japanese culinary artisan recognized both in Japan and abroad, transcending the framework of a chef.
He was born in 1957 in Osaka. An accomplished chef with many years of experience as a head chef in hotels in Australia and the U.S. In 1992, he was selected as one of the "2,000 Best Chefs" in the United States. In Japan, he received the "Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Award" in 2020 and the "Excellent Skills Award" as a modern master craftsman in 2022. He has earned a high reputation beyond his framework as a chef. Also has 18 years of experience as a head chef at Ubuya, a Japanese inn on Lake Kawaguchi at the foot of Mt. Fuji. In December 2022, he opened Okubo.
大窪 公也Kinya Okubo
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Niku no Tajima Ogibashi Main Branch
肉の田じま 扇橋本店
- Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Shabu-shabu (boiled meat slices) / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew)
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谷田川 良夫Yoshio Yatagawa
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Mr. Yatagawa is the manager and head chef who has supported Niku no Tajima for many years with his confident judge of meat.
He was born in 1962 in Tokyo. In junior high school, he discovered the joy of cooking and entered the food industry. He has been working at Niku no Tajima for more than 40 years since he was a high school student and is now the manager and head chef of the restaurant. Of all the meats, it is especially difficult to judge the internal organs, but he found it enjoyable to identify good meat as he gained experience over the years. He is a chef who continues to hone his skills to provide his customers with the best meat in the best condition. His desire to serve high-quality meat is reflected in his cuisine.
谷田川 良夫Yoshio Yatagawa
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Toyosu Kinpura
豊洲・金ぷら
- Harumi, Tokyo
- Dining Bar,Dining bar / Oden / Beer / Cocktail
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小林 凌Ryo Kobayashi
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A young chef leading a new style of oden restaurant.
Mr. Kobayashi was born in 2002 in Fujimino-shi, Saitama. He graduated from culinary school and honed his skills through experiences in Italian and Japanese cuisine. Since February 2024, he has been the chef at Toyosu Kinpura, bringing vitality to the restaurant. With a desire to offer oden to visitors from overseas as well, he welcomes guests with meticulous preparation every day. His sincerity shines through in both the dishes he serves and his approach to customer service. He welcomes guests every day with careful preparation as he wants "visitors from overseas to enjoy Oden as widely as possible." His sincerity shines through in both the dishes he serves and his approach to customer service. This young chef's honesty is reflected in the cooking he serves and the service he provides to customers.
小林 凌Ryo Kobayashi
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Oryori Sogo
御料理そごう
- Kawaramachi Station, Kagawa
- Kaiseki (course menu),Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)
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十川 和彦Kazuhiko Sogo
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Mr. Sogo uses his steady accumulation of experience to prepare dishes that impress and invite people to return.
He was born in 1980 in Kagawa and began his culinary career at 17, working part-time at an Izakaya (Japanese-style pub). After that, he continued to gain experience at Japanese restaurants in the prefecture. He has been refining his Japanese cuisine skills not only through the techniques he learned in his training but also through his efforts. In 2018, he opened his own restaurant, Oryori Sogo, which he had longed for. He expresses the local flavors of his hometown with his knowledge and talent in each dish. His cuisine, which draws out the best of the ingredients and combines amazing taste and beauty, has gained the support of many people.
十川 和彦Kazuhiko Sogo
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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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Crony
Crony（クローニー）
- Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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春田 理宏Michihiro Haruta
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Up-and-coming chef with reliable skills to sublimate his cutting-edge sense into fine dishes.
He was born in 1987. After graduating from the culinary department in a high school, he started working for a hotel in Fukuoka. At the age of 20, he went to France to have training in Alsace, Perigord, and Province, then worked for [Ledoyen], a restaurant with 3 stars in Paris. After coming back to Japan, he worked for [Quintessence], a restaurant with 3 stars in Tokyo. Then he got interested in Northern European cuisine that started becoming popular, so he went to the Northen Europe to accumulated further experiences at [KADEAU], a restaurant with 1 star in Denmark and [MAAEMO], a restaurant with 2 stars in Norway. After coming back to Japan, he worked as a chef at [Tirpse] and contributed to them to receive 1 star. Since December 2016 he has been a chef at [Crony].
春田 理宏Michihiro Haruta
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Teppanyaki MYDO
Teppanyaki MYDO
- Minamisemba, Osaka
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak
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羽田 健治Kenji Haneda
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A chef whose diverse experiences and passions are firmly rooted in the background.
Mr. Haneda was born in 1983 in Nara. Having been familiar with cooking since childhood, he developed a strong interest in cooking through his older brother's career as a pastry chef and his part-time work in restaurants. Also influenced by famous cooking shows and cartoons, he aspired to become a chef in earnest. He started his career at a restaurant in Nara, gained experience in Kyobashi and Kitahama in Osaka, and steadily improved his skills. In 2021, he joined the opening staff of Osaka W. In 2024, he started a new challenge as sous chef of Teppanyaki MYDO.
羽田 健治Kenji Haneda
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Piopiko
Piopiko
- Shijo Karasuma/Karasuma Oike, Kyoto
- Mexican/Central American,Global/International / Mexican/Central American / Asian Creative Cuisine / Cocktail
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上北 哲也Tetsuya Uekita
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Fascinated by Mexico's unique flavor, Mr. Uekita deepened his cuisine exploration.
He was born in 1983 in Osaka. Being fascinated by the delicious vegetables his grandmother grew when he was a child was the starting point for his career as a chef. Upon graduating from university, he moved to the United States. While receiving agricultural training, he worked with Mexicans and was introduced to Mexican food. After returning to Japan, he started his career as a chef at a Japanese restaurant in Osaka, gaining experience in various genres such as cafes and Italian. In 2020, he was appointed chef of Piopiko in Ace Hotel Kyoto, as his solid skills and multinational experience were in high demand.
上北 哲也Tetsuya Uekita
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Otaru Masazushi Main Branch
おたる政寿司 本店
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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中村 圭助Keisuke Nakamura
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Born as the second son in the lineage of Otaru Masazushi, a well-established restaurant with a long history!
After returning home in 2006 after training at a major sushi restaurant in Tokyo for three years, Mr. Nakamura demonstrated his aptitude in multiple areas: he assumed responsibility for buying ingredients for all of Otaru Masazushi's branches, launched new businesses such as the Third Generation Otaru Nakamuraya delivery division, Rakuten online sales, and catalogue sales, and more. In 2007, he won gold in the Hokkaido Sushi Skill Competition, and in 2009 he won the Otaru Masazushi Company-wide Skill Competition, showing high skill in making sushi in addition to an entrepreneurial streak. He now is truly a sushi artisan, becoming the third generation of his restaurant.
中村 圭助Keisuke Nakamura
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Uni Murakami Hakodate Main Branch
うに むらかみ 函館本店
- Hakodate, Hokkaido
- Japanese,Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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村上 朋子Tomoko Murakami
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Childhood with sea urchin experience. Followed her mother, she took over the restaurant.
She was born in Hokkaido in 1978. Her grandparents owned a sea urchin factory where she played as a child. Graduated from a technical school, she started working in Sapporo as a physical therapist. At the age of 24, she joined her mother's restaurant [Uni (sea urchin) Murakami Hakodate Main Branch]. 13 years have passed since she took over her mother's restaurant and passion for sea urchin, as a young owner.
村上 朋子Tomoko Murakami
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Teppanyaki Sumiyaki Saito
鉄板焼炭焼さいとう
- Roppongi, Tokyo
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Seafood / Steak
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齋藤 大樹Daiki Saito
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Mr. Saito, the owner, serves his proud teppanyaki and char-grilled dishes, where guests can enjoy the cooking scene right in front of their eyes.
He was born in 1979 in Tokyo and raised in Hiroshima. As his father was a chef and his maternal grandmother ran a Japanese-style hotel, he decided to become a chef and moved to Tokyo. While training in the restaurant business of Tokyu Corporation, he also attended a confectionery school and honed his skills in Western cuisine, banquet cuisine, and bridal cuisine. Later, he worked at a creative Japanese restaurant. In 2004, he worked at a Teppanyaki restaurant in Ginza, and he became the chef and owner of Teppanyaki Oribe in 2010, the predecessor of the current restaurant. In 2019, he relocated the restaurant and re-opened it independently with a new name, Teppanyaki Sumiyaki Saito.
齋藤 大樹Daiki Saito
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Ajiraku Yumeri
味楽 ゆめり
- Kanazawa Station, Ishikawa
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Cookshop
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前田 衛Mamoru Maeda
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With a desire to own a restaurant by age 30, he trained hard at a number of establishments to learn everything he could.
He was born in 1980 in Ishikawa Prefecture and grew up in Ushitsu, which is situated in the northern region of the Noto Peninsula. He started his culinary career after graduating from high school by taking up a job at a Japanese restaurant. He wanted to make sure that he owned his own restaurant by the time he was 30, so he trained hard to develop his skills at notable Japanese restaurants and bars around Kanazawa. From there, he was able to realize his dream by opening Ajiraku Yumeri at age 29, which is where he still works today.
前田 衛Mamoru Maeda
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Ginza Cobau Namiki-dori branch
銀座コバウ並木通り店
- Ginza, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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小山 展男Nobuo Oyama
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Mr. Oyama warmly welcomes guests and offers sincere hospitality.
Mr. Oyama was born in 1982 in Osaka. When he visited a bar, he felt the pleasure of serving customers, and he entered the restaurant industry at 24. Starting in hotels and lounge bars, he worked and got experience in various genres, including an Italian restaurant, oyster bar, izakaya (Japanese-style pub), ramen shop, and game meat cuisine restaurant. After joining Ginza Cobau, he provides guest-oriented service with the pride and satisfaction of an upscale restaurant.
小山 展男Nobuo Oyama
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Sushi Kazumasa
鮨一正
- Shibuya East Exit/Miyamasuzaka, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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渡邉 敏章Toshiaki Watanabe
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Mr. Watanabe steps forward with his skills and ambition.
He was born in 1991 in Saitama. As a student, he discovered the appeal of Japanese food through a part-time job at a sushi restaurant and was drawn to its depth. After graduating from high school, he began training in Japanese cuisine. He spent ten years honing his skills as a sushi chef at several sushi restaurants. Then, he joined his current company because he sympathized with the representative's personality and management philosophy. In 2022, he was in charge of Sushi Kazumasa at the same time as it opened.
渡邉 敏章Toshiaki Watanabe
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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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Japanese Cuisine RAKUSEIAN
日本料理 楽精庵
- Atami, Shizuoka
- Japanese,Japanese / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Wine / Sake
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神山 亮Ryo Kamiyama
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Mr. Kamiyama's all efforts are for the smiles of guests. He is a cook who takes genuine care of every process.
Mr. Ryo Kamiyama was born in 1978 in Okinawa. He was thinking of acquiring practical skills during his junior high school years, then saw a TV show about a chef that inspired him to be it to make people happy. So, he went to a cooking college and trained in Osaka hotels and Japanese restaurants. In 2017, He became head chef at ATAMI KAIHOUROU, a luxury hotel, and also supervises the menu at its restaurant RAKUSEIAN. He has never compromised on all aspects of providing guests with food, such as plating, selection of ingredients, and dishes.
神山 亮Ryo Kamiyama
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